Description
This Honey Lime Chicken and Avocado Rice Stack is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines tender honey lime chicken with creamy avocado, fragrant cilantro, and fluffy rice. The dish is not only visually appealing but also bursting with vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Honey Lime Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- juice and zest of 1 lime
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Avocado Rice Stack:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine olive oil, honey, lime juice and zest, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or dice.
- Prepare the Avocado Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the diced avocado, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, and salt. Gently toss and set aside.
- Assemble the Rice Stacks: Press 1/2 cup of warm cooked rice into a greased round mold or ramekin. Top with a layer of the avocado mixture, followed by chopped honey lime chicken. Gently press down, then carefully lift the mold to reveal the stack. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro or a drizzle of lime juice if desired.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use rotisserie chicken tossed in the honey lime sauce.
- These stacks can also be served deconstructed as a bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
