Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this Honey Lime Chicken and Avocado Rice Stack. The tender, marinated chicken infused with a sweet and tangy honey-lime glaze pairs perfectly with creamy avocado rice, creating a dish that is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1 cup jasmine rice (uncooked)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions. After cooking, fold in mashed avocado, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Place avocado rice on a plate as the base. Slice cooked chicken into strips and layer them over the rice. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg