Description
Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack combines tender marinated chicken, creamy avocado, and citrus-flavored rice for a vibrant, balanced meal. This dish delivers bold flavor, bright color, and nourishing ingredients that come together beautifully in every bite.
Ingredients
Boneless chicken breasts: 2 large
Cooked jasmine rice: 2 cups
Avocado: 2 medium (sliced)
Fresh lime juice: 3 tablespoons
Honey: 2 tablespoons
Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
Garlic (minced): 2 cloves
Fresh cilantro (chopped): 2 tablespoons
Red onion (finely diced): ¼ cup
Salt: ½ teaspoon
Black pepper: ¼ teaspoon
Cooked corn kernels: ½ cup
Cherry tomatoes (halved): 1 cup
Greek yogurt (optional): ¼ cup
Instructions
1. Whisk honey, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
3. Warm cooked jasmine rice, then season with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
4. Start stacking: add rice to a bowl, followed by sliced chicken, avocado, tomatoes, corn, and red onion.
5. Drizzle honey-lime dressing over the stack and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
6. Add a dollop of Greek yogurt on top for extra creaminess if desired.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy a colorful, healthy meal.
Notes
Marinate the chicken ahead of time for deeper flavor.
Use brown rice or quinoa for a fiber-rich alternative.
Add extra lime juice for a zesty, refreshing taste.
Store ingredients separately if preparing for meal prep to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg