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Honey-Lime Sriracha Weeknight Skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken tenders cubed
  • 1 or 2 Tbsps avocado coconut, or olive oil
  • 4 Tbsps cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 fresh lime squeezed (additional fresh lime wedges for garnish if desired)
  • 3 cups COOKED brown rice
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed well if using canned
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 4 Tbsps green onion sliced

Chicken Marinade Ingredients:

  • Juice of 2 fresh limes- about 2 Tbsp
  • 2-4 Tbsp Sriracha sauce-or more to taste
  • 1 Tbsp raw honey optional
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1/2 Tbsp avocado or olive oil

Instructions

  • (Combine marinade ingredients very well. Place in medium glass bowl(cover), or gallon ziploc.
  • Add diced chicken tenders. Marinate 4 hours, or overnight, refrigerated, turning to coat occasionally.)
  • After marinating, heat oil on med-high, in a large sauté pan.
  • Sauté chicken uncovered until cooked through and outside is crispy. About 6-7 minutes.
  • Remove from pan, and set aside.
  • On medium heat, add rice, beans, cilantro, and lime juice.
  • Toss for about 2-3 minutes until just heated through.
  • Add cooked chicken back in, toss, add remaining ingredients, toss gently.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g