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Honey Lime Chicken & Rice Bowls

Juicy honey-lime chicken served over fluffy rice with corn, black beans, avocado, and fresh cilantro — a healthy, flavorful, and cozy bowl.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 large chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
Bowls & Toppings
  • 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or jasmine
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Prepare chicken marinade with olive oil, honey, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper; marinate 15–20 minutes.
  2. Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat 6–8 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Heat rice, corn, and black beans while chicken cooks.
  4. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, corn, black beans, and avocado.
  5. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
  6. Optional: add Greek yogurt or hot sauce.

Notes

Store chicken and veggies separately for meal prep. Serve fresh for best flavor.