Description
A delightful and flavorful dish featuring layers of honey lime chicken, avocado, quinoa, and a spicy honey drizzle. This Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Quinoa Stack with Hot Honey Drizzle is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
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Honey Lime Chicken
- 1 1/2 lb (700 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Quinoa Stack
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Hot Honey Drizzle
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the Quinoa Bring water or broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Marinate the Chicken In a bowl, mix olive oil, honey, lime zest and juice, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and let marinate 15–20 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest briefly, then slice.
- Prepare the Hot Honey Drizzle In a small saucepan, warm honey with crushed red pepper flakes and lime juice until combined. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Quinoa Stack Using a ring mold or spoon, layer quinoa, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and green onions. Top with sliced chicken.
- Serve Drizzle hot honey over the chicken stack. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
