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Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack

Delicious Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack Recipe

This Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack is a delightful dish combining flavors of honey and lime with grilled chicken and creamy avocado.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Latin
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • ¼ cup Honey
  • 2 limes Juice of
  • 1 lime Zest of
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice
  • cups Chicken Broth
For the Avocado Mix
  • 1 piece Diced Avocado
  • ¼ cup Red Onion (finely chopped)
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
  • to taste Olive Oil
For Serving
  • as needed Lime Wedges For garnish

Equipment

  • grill
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Heavy Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together ¼ cup honey, the juice and zest of 2 limes, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, and pour the marinade over the chicken.
  3. While the chicken marinates, rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  4. In a saucepan, bring 1¾ cups of chicken broth to a boil. Add the rinsed jasmine rice and cover.
  5. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, and grill the marinated chicken, cooking each side for 6-7 minutes.
  6. In a bowl, combine 1 diced avocado, ¼ cup finely chopped red onion, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, and a splash of olive oil.
  7. Start layering the fluffy jasmine rice, followed by sliced grilled chicken, then the avocado mix.
  8. Garnish each plate with lime wedges and a sprinkle of extra cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate the chicken for maximum flavor and tenderness. Prepare the avocado mix just before serving to prevent browning.

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