Description
A delightful fusion of honey, lime, and savory spices, this chicken and avocado rice stack is perfect for dinner or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- Juice of 2 limes
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish, then pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours to infuse flavor.
- While the chicken marinates, rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until tender.
- Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off before placing it onto the grill.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165ºF/75ºC). Remove from heat and allow to rest before slicing.
- In a bowl, combine diced avocado, red onion, fresh cilantro, and olive oil. Lightly mix to evenly distribute.
- To assemble the stack, layer a serving of rice at the base, top with sliced chicken, followed by the avocado mixture.
- Serve with lime wedges and additional cilantro for garnish, if desired.
Notes
For maximum flavor, allow the chicken to marinate for the full 2 hours. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 456
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg