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Honey Lime Chili Chicken Bowl


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  • Author: betty-m
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Healthy

Description

A vibrant and healthy bowl filled with honey-lime marinated chicken, roasted vegetables, and served over a bed of rice.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and chili flakes to taste
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 34 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • Avocado, yogurt or sour cream, and limes, for serving
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/3 cup salsa verde
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil for vinaigrette
  • 1 tablespoon honey for vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • Flaky salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. On a baking sheet, toss the chicken with olive oil, honey, chopped garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and chili flakes.
  3. Add sliced bell peppers and onion, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked.
  5. Make the vinaigrette by mixing salsa verde, olive oil, honey, lime juice, and flaky salt.
  6. Thinly slice the chicken and serve over rice with roasted vegetables, avocado, cherry tomatoes, yogurt or sour cream, and cilantro.
  7. Drizzle with vinaigrette and add extra salt if desired.

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate chicken in advance and customize the rice as desired.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg