Description
This Honey Lime Chicken & Mango Cilantro Quinoa Stack is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender honey lime chicken with fresh mango cilantro quinoa, creating a delicious and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
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For the honey lime chicken:
- 450 g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the quinoa:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or chicken/vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the mango cilantro layer:
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Pinch of salt
Optional toppings:
- Extra lime wedges
- Chili flakes
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: Bring water or broth to a boil. Add quinoa and salt, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 12–15 minutes until fluffy. Fluff with a fork.
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, honey, garlic, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Prepare mango cilantro layer: Toss diced mango with lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
- Assemble the stack: Layer quinoa at the base, followed by honey lime chicken, then mango cilantro mixture.
- Serve: Finish with optional toppings like avocado slices, extra lime, or chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
