Description
This Honey Lime Chicken & Mango Quinoa Stack is a delicious and vibrant dish that combines the flavors of juicy mango, zesty lime, and tender chicken with fluffy quinoa. It’s a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Honey Lime Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Mango Quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt, to taste
Optional Add-Ins
- Sliced avocado
- Chili flakes or jalapeño for heat
Instructions
- Prepare the Honey Lime Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, honey, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 20–30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
- Make the Mango Quinoa: In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss gently.
- Assemble the Stacks: Layer mango quinoa first, then sliced honey lime chicken. Finish with optional avocado slices or chili flakes. Serve warm or slightly chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
