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Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack

Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack for Zesty Flavor Lovers

A vibrant Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack bursting with fresh flavors and ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Marinade
  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Can swap in chicken thighs.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup can be an alternative.
  • 2 pieces Juice of Limes Adjust to liking for tang.
  • 1 piece Zest of Lime Zest before juicing.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Essential for marinade.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin Smoked paprika can be substituted.
  • Salt and Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Rice Layer
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Basmati rice can also work.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth is a great substitute.
For the Avocado Mix
  • 1 piece Diced Avocado Firm tofu can be used for texture.
  • 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Red Onion Green onions can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Parsley can be a good alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
For Serving
  • Lime Wedges For an extra zesty kick.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Plastic Bag

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together honey, lime juice and zest, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
  2. Marinate the chicken in a resealable bag with the honey lime marinade for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Cook the jasmine rice by rinsing it, bringing chicken broth to a boil, and simmering the rice until tender.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the chicken until fully cooked.
  5. Prepare the avocado mixture by combining diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, and olive oil in a mixing bowl.
  6. Assemble the stack starting with jasmine rice, topped with grilled chicken and the avocado mix.
  7. Serve the dish with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stackCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Marinate for up to 2 hours for fuller flavor absorption, but do not exceed to avoid mushiness.

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