Description
This Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, featuring tender chicken marinated in honey and lime, paired with fluffy jasmine rice, creamy avocado, and zesty red onion and cilantro. A perfect balance of sweet, savory, and fresh ingredients in every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Rice:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Avocado Mixture:
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and lime juice to taste
Additional:
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour half of the marinade over chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes; reserve the other half for drizzling.
- Cook the Rice: Cook jasmine rice in chicken broth until tender, then fluff with a fork and stir in olive oil.
- Prepare the Avocado Mixture: In a small bowl, mix diced avocado, red onion, and cilantro with a pinch of salt and lime juice.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Slice chicken.
- Assemble the Stack: Layer the stack in this order: a base of rice, topped with sliced chicken, avocado mixture, and a drizzle of reserved honey-lime sauce. Garnish with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use cauliflower rice.
- Add chopped mango or pineapple to the avocado mixture for a tropical twist.
- This dish works great as a meal prep option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Assembly
- Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
