Description
Spice up your weeknight dinner with honey lime chicken avocado rice stack, a tasty layered dish that combines zesty lime, tender chicken, and creamy avocado for a delicious meal. Perfectly balanced flavors will make this recipe a quick favorite in your kitchen rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Ingredients and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for avocado)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice (cooled slightly)
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Extra chopped cilantro
- Fresh lime wedges
- Optional: diced tomatoes
- Optional: sliced jalapenos
- Optional: Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Whisk 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl until completely blended.
- Transfer 2 chicken breasts to a resealable bag and pour marinade over them, ensuring every inch of the meat gets coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to maximize flavor absorption.
- Cook 2 cups rice according to package instructions at medium heat until tender and fluffy. Fold in 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper after cooking.
- Dice 1 large ripe avocado and immediately toss with 1 tablespoon lime juice to prevent discoloration. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- Heat grill or grill pan to 400°F. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest 5 minutes.
- Slice chicken breasts against the grain into thin strips for easier eating and better presentation.
- Build your stack by spreading rice as the base, then layering sliced chicken and diced avocado on top. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor by letting it sit in the honey lime mixture for the full 2 hours if possible.
- Choose ripe but firm avocados for the best texture and prevent browning by tossing immediately with fresh lime juice.
- Ensure chicken is perfectly cooked by using a meat thermometer to confirm 165°F internal temperature for food safety.
- For a low-carb version, swap rice with cauliflower rice or serve over mixed greens to reduce carbohydrate content.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg