Fun High Protein Meal — Sticky Honey Chili Lime Chicken
Juicy bite-sized chicken glazed in a sticky honey chili lime sauce, served over herb rice with creamy avocado and a tangy orange drizzle — high-protein, flavor-packed, and perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1½ lbs chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
For the Glaze:
- 3 tbsp honey
- Juice + zest of 1 lime
- 2 tsp chili paste or sriracha
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp grated ginger (optional)
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Chopped cilantro or green onion, for garnish
Optional Orange Drizzle:
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- Pinch of chili flakes
Instructions
- Season diced chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Whisk together all glaze ingredients and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Add glaze. Stir and cook 2–3 minutes until sticky and glossy.
- Build bowls with rice, glazed chicken, avocado, and drizzle. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Best served fresh or stored in meal prep containers (add avocado fresh).
- Adjust heat by increasing or reducing chili paste.
- Add sautéed veggies or swap rice for a low-carb base.