Description
Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack is a vibrant dish that combines juicy, marinated chicken with creamy avocado and fluffy white rice. This delightful stack is perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, offering a refreshing blend of sweet and tangy flavors. Impress your friends and family with its colorful presentation and satisfying taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Cook the rice: Prepare the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- 3. Grill the chicken: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each chicken breast for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- 4. Mash the avocados: In a bowl, mash the avocados with a pinch of salt and lime juice.
- 5. Assemble the stack: Begin with a spoonful of rice, layer on sliced chicken followed by mashed avocado. Repeat until desired height is achieved.
- 6. Garnish: Top with chopped cilantro or lime wedges before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg