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Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack

Zesty Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack Delight

A vibrant and refreshing dish, Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack combines marinated grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and jasmine rice for a quick and impressive meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts main protein base
  • 1/2 cup Honey natural sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest fresh zest preferred
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic adds savory depth
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin provides earthy notes
  • to taste Salt and Pepper essential seasonings
Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice fragrant rice base
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth for savory flavor
Avocado Mix
  • 2 Avocado adds creaminess
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion offers a crisp bite
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro adds fresh herbal notes
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil binds the mix
For Serving
  • to taste Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • Medium Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Coat chicken breasts with the honey lime marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally up to 2 hours.
  3. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water, then bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  5. In a bowl, combine diced avocados, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, and olive oil. Toss gently to mix.
  6. Assemble the stack by layering rice, grilled chicken, and avocado mix, garnished with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours. Assemble avocado mix last to prevent browning.

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