Description
This Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Quinoa Stack with Lime Garlic Sauce is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines tender marinated chicken with fluffy quinoa, creamy avocado, and a tangy yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Honey Lime Chicken
- 1 1/2 lb (700 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tbsp honey
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Quinoa Stack
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Lime Garlic Sauce
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish
- Extra cilantro
- Lime wedges
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 honey, lime zest and juice, garlic, olive oil, 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 Lime Garlic Sauce – In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, garlic, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- 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 lime garlic sauce over the chicken stack. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
