Tangy Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack
Experience a delightful culinary journey with the Tangy Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack. This vibrant dish combines juicy chicken marinated in a sweet and zesty honey-lime glaze, layered atop fluffy rice and complemented by creamy avocado and fresh cilantro. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrition and flavor. Impress your family or guests with this stunning stack that showcases colorful layers and tantalizing tastes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 3 tablespoons Honey (for marinade)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice (or basmati)
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 pieces Avocado (diced)
- 1 small Red Onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 pieces Lime Wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice: Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Boil chicken broth in a saucepan, add rinsed rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
- Cook chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Remove chicken from marinade (discard excess) and cook for about 7-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Assemble: On serving plates, layer rice as the base followed by chicken, diced avocado, and chopped onion. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg