Tangy Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack That Delights

Tangy Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack That Delights

Author: Sara Smith Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: Chicken Recipes Cuisine: Mexican Diet: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts, boneless skinless
  • 3 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, ground black, to taste
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 pieces Avocado, diced
  • 1 small Red Onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 4 pieces Lime Wedges, for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Prep your marinade: In a bowl whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken breasts in the marinade and let them sit for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Cook the rice: Rinse rice until water runs near clear, then combine with chicken broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high and add olive oil. Sear the chicken in the hot pan for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through and caramelized.
  4. Rest the chicken for five minutes, then slice against the grain into pretty strips.
  5. Make the avocado rice: Fold diced avocado, red onion, and cilantro into the cooked rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Assemble the stacks: Use a ring mold or a clean cup to press a layer of avocado rice onto the plate, then top with sliced chicken and another spoon of rice if desired. Squeeze lime wedge over everything.
  7. Garnish and serve: Add extra cilantro or a drizzle of reduced leftover marinade if feeling extra.

Notes

  1. For a spicier kick, add chili flakes to the marinade. This dish pairs perfectly with a light yogurt lime drizzle.