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Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack

Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack for Busy Nights

Delight in the flavors of Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack, a quick meal blending grilled chicken, jasmine rice, and creamy avocado.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup Honey can substitute with maple syrup or agave
  • 3 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest omit if not available
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin adjust based on taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or basmati, rinsed
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth can substitute with water
For the Avocado Mix
  • 2 pieces Avocados diced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro omit if disliked
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or any neutral oil
For Garnish
  • 2 pieces Lime Wedges for brightness

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • grill
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over, ensuring they are coated. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  3. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil, add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  5. Remove chicken from marinade, discard marinade. Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. In a bowl, combine diced avocados, red onion, cilantro, and olive oil. Toss gently until combined.
  7. Assemble by layering rice on a plate, adding sliced chicken, topping with avocado mix, and serving with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate up to 2 hours for juicier chicken. Store leftovers separately for freshness.

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