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Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack

Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack for a Zesty Dinner

This Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack is a vibrant dish featuring grilled chicken, fluffy jasmine rice, and a creamy avocado mix, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Can substitute chicken thighs for juiciness
  • 1/2 cup Honey Maple syrup is a suitable substitute
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Freshly squeezed is preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest Use zest from organic limes if possible
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Smoked paprika can be used instead
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Adjust according to taste
For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Can substitute with basmati or brown rice
  • 1.5 cups Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For the Avocado Mix
  • 1 piece Diced Avocado Substitutable with mango
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Shallots can be substituted
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Can substitute with parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Avocado oil is a good alternative
For Serving
  • 2 pieces Lime Wedges Optional for serving

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Zip-Top Bag
  • medium saucepan
  • grill or grill pan

Method
 

Marinade and Prepare
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Place chicken in a zip-top bag or dish, pour the marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook Rice and Chicken
  1. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water, then drain. In a saucepan, combine rice and chicken broth, bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill over medium-high heat, grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Prepare Avocado Mix and Assemble
  1. Combine diced avocado, red onion, and cilantro in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and mix gently.
  2. To assemble, layer rice, sliced chicken, and avocado mix on plates, finishing with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow chicken to marinate wisely for best flavor. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F for safety.

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