Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Stack (Printable)

Tangy honey lime chicken with fragrant rice and creamy avocado for a vibrant, satisfying meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
04 - 1 tablespoon lime zest
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

→ For the Rice

09 - 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
10 - 2 cups chicken broth

→ For the Avocado Mix

11 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
12 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For Serving

15 - 4 lime wedges, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
03 - Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil, add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
04 - Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
05 - In a bowl, gently combine diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, and olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
06 - On each plate, layer a bed of rice, top with sliced grilled chicken, and spoon over the avocado mix.
07 - Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey-lime marinade creates the most gorgeous caramelization on the grill while keeping chicken incredibly juicy
  • It comes together faster than you think despite the marinating time, and the presentation looks restaurant-worthy
02 -
  • Don't marinate longer than 4 hours or the lime's acid will start breaking down the chicken's texture too much
  • Letting the chicken rest after grilling is absolutely crucial, cutting too soon will spill all those juices onto your cutting board
03 -
  • Make the avocado mix right before serving, it doesn't sit well for long periods
  • If you're not into grilling, this works beautifully under the broiler or in a hot cast-iron skillet
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