The Best Honey Lime Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice (Better Than Takeout)
Sweet, zesty honey-lime chicken served over fresh, fluffy cilantro lime rice.
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Ingredients
Honey Lime Chicken
- 1 lb thin-sliced chicken breast
- 1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon chicken base
- Juice of 1 large lime or 2 small limes about 2 tbsp
- 3 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Chili lime seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp reserved marinade for brushing while cooking
Cilantro Lime Rice
- 2 cups basmati rice white or brown
- 3 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tsp kosher salt plus more as needed
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the bouillon, lime juice, honey, cilantro, garlic, soy sauce, chili lime seasoning, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade for brushing while cooking. Set aside. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
- Cook the Rice: Rinse the basmati rice under cold water. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the rice, bay leaf, and salt. Stir once, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until water is absorbed, about 18 minutes for white rice or about 50 minutes for brown rice. Remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf, fluff with a fork, then stir in olive oil, lime juice, lemon juice, and cilantro.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, brushing with reserved marinade if desired for extra glaze.
- Serve: Spoon cilantro lime rice into bowls and top with honey lime chicken. Spoon any extra pan juices over the top before serving.
Servings: 4