Description
Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack is a flavorful and fresh dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup long-grain rice (white or brown)
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions using chicken broth or water.
- Grill or pan-fry the marinated chicken until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing it.
- In a serving dish, layer rice, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Top with sliced chicken and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Use brown rice for a healthier option.
- Can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey Lime Chicken, Avocado Rice, Chicken Stack, Healthy Recipe