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Honey Lime Chicken and Avocado Rice Stack

A delightful dish that combines sweet honey, tangy lime, creamy avocado, and wholesome ingredients for a satisfying meal, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 2 pieces Chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice Freshly squeezed is best
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin, ground
Rice and toppings
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 Clove Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, fresh Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Red onion Chopped
  • 1 Lime Wedges For serving
Cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For cooking chicken

Method
 

Marination
  1. Marinate the chicken breasts in a mix of honey, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking rice
  1. In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
  2. Add jasmine rice and cook according to package instructions.
Cooking chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes per side.
  3. Remove chicken and let it rest before slicing.
Assembly
  1. Layer the cooked rice at the bottom, top with sliced avocado, cilantro, red onion, and the sliced chicken.
  2. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate for a few hours or overnight in the fridge. Use fresh lime juice for the best taste. Make sure the chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. Adjust seasoning as desired.