Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack
A vibrant and flavorful layered dish featuring marinated chicken, creamy avocados, and cilantro rice, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Oil (for cooking)
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- ¼ cup fresh coriander, chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine honey, fresh lime juice, lime zest, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until smooth. Add chicken breasts, ensuring they are well-coated. Let soak for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for a few minutes.
- Prepare the avocado and rice: Toss avocado slices with lime juice, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, combine cooked rice with chopped cilantro and an extra splash of lime juice. Season to taste.
- Assemble the stack: Start with a layer of cilantro rice on a plate, followed by seasoned avocado slices, and then sliced honey lime chicken. Repeat layers for a tall stack.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or tortilla chips. Reheat chicken gently to maintain tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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