Name: Honey Lime Chicken Stuffed Avocado Boats with Queso Drizzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice + 1 tsp zest; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp chili powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted; 1 tsp lime juice (for avocados); 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish); 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup milk; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend; Pinch of salt; Pinch of cumin or chili powder (optional, for queso)

Description

Honey Lime Chicken Stuffed Avocado Boats with Queso Drizzle are a flavorful, low-carb meal featuring marinated chicken served in creamy avocado halves and topped with a smooth, cheesy queso sauce. It’s a bold, satisfying dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp fresh lime juice + 1 tsp zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
1 tsp lime juice (for avocados)
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
Pinch of salt
Pinch of cumin or chili powder (optional, for queso)

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Instructions

Whisk together honey, lime juice and zest, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until golden and cooked through. Dice or shred, then drizzle with a bit of the reserved marinade.
For queso, melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth. Stir in cheese until melted. Season with salt and cumin or chili powder if using.
Slice avocados in half and remove some flesh to make room for filling. Brush with lime juice to prevent browning.
Stuff each avocado half with chicken and drizzle with warm queso.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

Add black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor.
Top with crumbled tortilla chips or bacon for crunch.
Use dairy-free alternatives for queso to make it dairy-free.
Store chicken and queso separately and prep avocados fresh.
Use mini avocados for bite-sized appetizer portions.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 avocado boats
Calories: 520
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 95mg