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Chicken, Avocado & Rice

Grilled chicken thigh over basmati rice with avocado, cilantro, and lime. Simple, dense, easy to repeat.

Grilled chicken sliced over basmati rice with avocado and cilantro
Servings
1
Total time
20 min
Est. cost
$6.50
Per serving
$6.50
Protein
46g
Carbs
58g
Fats
20g
Kcal
620

Estimated grocery cost to purchase all ingredients for this recipe. Actual pricing varies by region, store, and season.

Ingredients

  • •6 oz chicken thigh
  • •1 cup basmati rice (cooked)
  • •1/2 avocado
  • •Cilantro, lime, sea salt, olive oil

Method

  1. 1Season chicken with salt, olive oil, lime. Grill 5-6 min per side.
  2. 2Slice over rice, top with avocado and cilantro.

Cooking notes

  • ✳Marinate chicken 20 minutes minimum for flavor to penetrate.
  • ✳Rinse rice under cold water until it runs clear — this removes surface starch.
  • ✳Rest chicken 3 minutes before slicing so juices stay inside.

Ingredient substitutions

Swap freely — the macro profile stays close as long as you match protein and portion size.

  • Instead of
    Chicken thigh
    Try
    • →Chicken breast
    • →Turkey thigh
    • →Firm tofu (vegetarian)
  • Instead of
    Basmati rice
    Try
    • →Jasmine rice
    • →Brown rice
    • →Quinoa
  • Instead of
    Cilantro
    Try
    • →Parsley
    • →Basil
    • →Green onion

Why this meal

  • Chicken thigh has more iron and B12 than breast
  • Basmati is a clean-burning carb for training
  • Avocado supports steady blood sugar