Description
Garlic Lime Chicken Bowl with Mango Avocado Rice is a fresh, high-protein meal featuring juicy garlic lime chicken served over fluffy jasmine rice tossed with sweet mango, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber and fresh cilantro. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Lime Chicken:
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
Juice and zest of 2 limes
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Mango Avocado Rice:
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
1 ripe mango, diced
1 ripe avocado, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup cucumber, diced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1/2 lime
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Serving:
Lime wedges
Extra cilantro
Sliced jalapeño (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine the chicken with olive oil, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt and black pepper. Toss well and marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, lightly caramelized and fully cooked.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked jasmine rice, mango, avocado, red onion, cucumber, cilantro, lime juice, salt and black pepper. Toss gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
4. Divide the mango avocado rice evenly among serving bowls.
5. Top each bowl with the hot garlic lime chicken.
6. Garnish with extra cilantro, lime wedges and sliced jalapeño if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For the juiciest chicken, marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Use ripe but firm mango and avocado for the best texture.
Cook the rice ahead of time for quicker preparation.
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Great for healthy meal prep lunches.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired