Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack
A vibrant dish that combines honey-glazed chicken, creamy avocado, and zesty cilantro rice for a delightful summer meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 inch thick)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (for glaze, fresh squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (vegetable or olive oil)
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice (cooled slightly)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped or parsley)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for rice)
- 2 ripe avocados (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for avocado)
Instructions
- Seasoning the Chicken: Generously season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. For those uneven breasts, gently pound them to an even thickness of about 1 inch.
- Making the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, lime zest, and minced garlic. Set aside.
- Heating the Skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
- Cooking the Chicken: Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken breasts. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side without moving them.
- Glazing the Chicken: During the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the honey lime glaze over the chicken.
- Resting the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- Preparing the Cilantro Rice: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked rice with chopped cilantro and 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Season with salt to taste.
- Preparing the Avocados: Slice the avocados and toss them with 1 tablespoon of lime juice and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Assembling the Stack: Press the seasoned rice mixture firmly into a round mold on your serving plate.
- Layering the Avocado: Layer the sliced avocado over the rice.
- Adding the Chicken: Top with the sliced honey lime chicken, arranging the pieces attractively.
- Final Touches: Carefully lift the mold straight up and drizzle any remaining honey lime glaze around the plate.
Notes
This dish pairs beautifully with a side salad or grilled vegetables. Feel free to spice it up with jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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