⏱ 30 min total

Honey-Lime Chicken and Avocado Salad

Name: Honey-Lime Chicken and Avocado Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Olive oil; 1 clove Garlic; ½ tbsp Honey; ½ pepper Jalapeno peppers; ⅛ cup Lime juice; 2 thigh, bone removed Chicken thigh; ½ head Romaine lettuce; ¼ cup cherry tomatoes Cherry tomatoes; ¼ medium Onion; 1 fruit Avocado; ⅛ cup Olive oil; 1 tbsp Honey

Per 1 serving · 872 g · 12 ingredients

Calories

1,216

61%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
40g
13% of calories
Carbs
62g
20% of calories
Fat
96g
68% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Honey-Lime Chicken and Avocado Salad (872 g) has 1216 calories, with 40 g of protein, 62 g of carbohydrates and 96 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (68% of calories). It is high in protein (80% DV), dietary fiber (76% DV) and Vitamin A (160% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 88% and 61% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

139cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.3g

Net carbs

41g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

21g

34 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein80%
Dietary fiber76%
Vitamin A160%
Vitamin C65%
Vitamin E69%
Vitamin K327%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Calcium16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat88%
Cholesterol61%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 15 min

1
Chop lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and avocados; set aside.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic, 1 tbsp honey, jalapeno, and lime juice for the chicken marinade. Toss in the chicken thighs and marinate for at least one hour.
3
In a cast-iron skillet, cook chicken on high heat until there is a nice golden brown sear on the surface of the chicken, and the inside is no longer pink. Roughly four minutes each side. Set chicken aside.
4
Place chopped lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and avocados in a large salad bowl. Slice cooked chicken thighs and add to the salad bowl.
5
In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 tbsp honey to make the dressing.
6
Toss the salad with the dressing and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (872 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	1,442 μg	160%
Vitamin C	58 mg	65%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	10 mg	69%
Vitamin K	392 μg	327%
Thiamine	1 mg	51%
Riboflavin (B2)	1 mg	54%
Niacin	14 mg	84%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	107%
Folate (B9)	611 μg	153%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	47%
Pantothenic acid	4 mg	72%
Choline	153 mg	28%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	163 mg	16%
Iron	6 mg	76%
Potassium	2,341 mg	50%
Magnesium	148 mg	35%
Phosphorus	522 mg	75%
Zinc	5 mg	43%
Copper	1 mg	68%
Manganese	1 mg	38%
Selenium	38 μg	70%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	1 g	—
Alpha carotene	91 μg	—
Arginine	3 g	—
Aspartic acid	4 g	—
Beta carotene	16,698 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	17 μg	—
Fructose	17 g	—
Galactose	1 g	—
Glucose	14 g	—
Glutamic acid	6 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	958 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0.4 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	57 g	—
Phenylalanine	2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	14 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	43 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	0.3 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	2 g	—
Total omega 3	1 g	—
Total omega 6	6 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.2 μg	—

Burning 1,216 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

231min
Walking (3.5 mph)
146min
Cycling (moderate)
101min
Running (6 mph)
171min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Honey-Lime Chicken and Avocado Salad?

One serving of Honey-Lime Chicken and Avocado Salad (1 serving) has 1216 calories, which works out to 139 calories per 100 g. That is about 61% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Honey-Lime Chicken and Avocado Salad high in protein?

It provides a solid 40 g of protein per serving (80% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 13% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Honey-Lime Chicken and Avocado Salad keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 41 g of net carbs and 20% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Honey-Lime Chicken and Avocado Salad?

198 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Honey-Lime Chicken and Avocado Salad?

34 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (872 g)

Calories1,216

% Daily Value*

Total fat 96g	122%
Saturated fat 18g	88%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 184mg	61%
Sodium 198mg	9%
Total carbohydrate 62g	22%
Dietary fiber 21g	76%
Total sugars 34g
Protein 40g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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