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Honey Lime Chicken Avocado

A quick and refreshing meal that combines juicy chicken, creamy avocado, and a delicious honey-lime dressing, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.25 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 large breasts, pound thin for even cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons honey use maple syrup for a vegan twist
  • 2 limes zest and juice save a wedge for serving
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika regular paprika works too
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin optional, for warmth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 large ripe avocado, sliced or diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped swap for parsley if preferred
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced optional for crunch
  • 1 jalapeño, finely chopped optional for a little heat
  • Cooked rice, quinoa, or a bed of mixed greens for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin.
  2. In a small bowl whisk together honey, lime zest, lime juice, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil until glossy and smooth.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
  2. When the oil shimmers, lay the chicken into the pan and cook undisturbed for 4–6 minutes until golden on the bottom.
  3. Flip the chicken and pour half of the honey-lime sauce over it. Continue cooking another 4–6 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  5. Gently toss the avocado, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño with the remaining sauce.
  6. Plate the chicken over rice, quinoa, or greens and spoon the avocado mixture on top.

Notes

For a comfort food vibe, serve over buttery mashed potatoes. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Avocado mixtures do not freeze well.