Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Honey Lime Chicken and Avocado Rice Stack! This quick and easy dish features succulent chicken glazed in a sweet-tangy honey lime sauce, served over creamy avocado rice. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is not only visually stunning but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With just under 30 minutes of preparation, you’ll impress family and friends without breaking a sweat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 fresh limes (juiced and zested)
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing all produce. Mince the garlic and zest then juice the limes.
- In a bowl, combine lime juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Once the rice is fluffy, fold in diced avocados, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and season with salt to taste.
- Assemble by layering avocado rice on plates followed by sliced chicken on top. Drizzle with remaining marinade and garnish with extra cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg