Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Rice Stack: Quick & Healthy
Experience a vibrant and flavor-packed meal with our Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Rice Stack. This dish combines juicy chicken, creamy avocado, and fluffy rice for a gourmet yet simple weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Rice (Basmati or Jasmine)
- 2–3 medium-sized ripe avocados
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, the juice of 2 limes, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the marinade, tossing to coat. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package directions. For 1 cup of white rice, combine with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the avocados just before assembly by slicing them in half, removing the pit, and scooping out the flesh. Slice or dice them as desired.
- To assemble, use a round food mold or a clean, empty tuna can. Spoon rice into the mold, press down, then add a layer of chicken, followed by a layer of avocado. Carefully lift the mold to reveal the stack.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, a lime wedge, or a drizzle of honey-lime dressing. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Using a food mold helps create perfect stacks. A squeeze of fresh lime juice over the finished stack brightens the flavors. Prepare components ahead of time for a quick weeknight dinner.