This Honey Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowl is a fresh, flavorful, and protein-packed meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Combining tender honey-lime chicken, vibrant roasted corn salad, and zesty cilantro lime rice, it’s ideal for meal prep, weight management, or simply enjoying a nutritious, balanced bowl. With a mix of lean protein, fiber-rich vegetables, and complex carbs, it keeps you full and energized.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- High in protein to support muscle growth and satiety
- Balanced with healthy fats, carbs, and fiber
- Perfect for meal prep – easy to assemble and store
- Fresh, bright flavors with honey, lime, and cilantro
- Versatile – enjoy on its own, in a wrap, or over greens
Ingredients
Honey Cilantro Lime Chicken (Makes 3 servings)
- 450 g / 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast
- 1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon chicken base
- Juice of 1 lime (~2 tbsp)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- Chili lime seasoning, to taste
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp marinade reserved to brush on chicken while cooking
Avocado Roasted Corn Salad (Makes 4 servings)
- 1 cup roasted corn
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 mini cucumber (1/2 cup), diced
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, diced
- 1/3 cup black beans
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp elote seasoning
Cilantro Lime Rice (Makes 2 servings)
- 1 1/2 cups white rice, cooked according to package instructions
- 2–3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1–2 limes, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, mix chicken with bouillon, lime juice, honey, cilantro, garlic, soy sauce, chili lime seasoning, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Optional: reserve 1 tbsp to brush during cooking. Let marinate for at least 15–30 minutes. - Cook Chicken
Heat a pan over medium heat or bake at 180°C / 350°F until cooked through (~6–8 minutes per side for thin slices). Brush with reserved marinade if desired. - Prepare Roasted Corn Salad
In a large bowl, combine roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, roasted red peppers, black beans, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with olive oil, rice vinegar, Italian seasoning, and elote seasoning. Toss well. - Prepare Cilantro Lime Rice
Once rice is cooked, stir in cilantro, lime juice, and salt to taste. - Assemble Bowls
In each bowl, add 3/4 cup cilantro lime rice, a portion of honey lime chicken, and 1 serving of roasted corn salad. Optionally brush chicken with extra marinade or drizzle any remaining sauce.
Meal Prep Tip
These bowls store well in the fridge for 3–4 days. Keep the chicken and salad separate from rice for best freshness. Perfect for grab-and-go lunches or quick dinners.
Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 535 kcal
- Protein: 40 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 6 g
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