Description
This vibrant dish combines marinated chicken, creamy avocado, and fluffy rice drizzled with a zesty honey-lime glaze. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this colorful stack not only pleases the palate but also looks stunning on the plate. With wholesome ingredients and minimal prep, you can savor a gourmet meal in just about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- Juice of 2 fresh limes (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice (dry)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk lime juice, honey, garlic, and cilantro to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in a zip-top bag or dish and pour marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions; keep warm after fluffing with a fork.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat, remove chicken from marinade (discard remaining marinade), and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Slice avocados before serving to maintain freshness.
- Layer rice on plates followed by sliced chicken and avocado; drizzle with additional lime juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg