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Delicious Honey Garlic Chicken with Rice and Avocado Salad Recipe

Honey Garlic Chicken with Rice and Fresh Avocado Salad

There’s something truly special about a meal that brings back warm memories and fills your home with the irresistible aroma of garlic and honey. This Honey Garlic Chicken with Rice and Fresh Avocado Salad is one of those recipes. It’s quick, easy, and absolutely delicious—a perfect weeknight dinner that you’ll want to make again and again.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Honey Garlic Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups cooked rice
For the Avocado Salad
  • 1 piece avocado diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Grill or Skillet
  • Resealable Plastic Bag

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
  2. Step 2: Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the excess marinade.
  4. Step 4: Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
  5. Step 5: While the chicken cooks, prepare the avocado salad. In a bowl, combine diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to mix.
  6. Step 6: Serve the grilled honey garlic chicken over a bed of cooked rice, accompanied by the fresh avocado salad. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The avocado salad is best enjoyed fresh, but you can keep it in the fridge for a day if you store the avocado separately to avoid browning.