Description
This Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack is a delicious and colorful dish that combines tender honey lime chicken with creamy avocado and fluffy rice, topped with fresh vegetables and herbs. It’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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Honey Lime Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Rice
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Avocado Layer
- 1 large ripe avocado, mashed
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings & Garnish
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook the Rice – Bring chicken broth or water to a boil. Stir in rice, olive oil, and salt. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Prepare the Honey Lime Chicken – In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss the diced chicken until well coated.
- Cook the Chicken – Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and caramelized in the honey lime glaze.
- Prepare the Avocado Layer – Mash the avocado with lime juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Rice Stack – In serving bowls or plates, create a base layer of rice. Top with a layer of mashed avocado, then the honey lime chicken. Repeat for a stacked presentation if desired.
- Add Toppings – Scatter cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro over the top.
- Serve – Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
