Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack
An elegant Mexican-inspired fusion dish featuring honey-lime glazed chicken, fresh cilantro-lime rice, and creamy avocado. The sweet, citrusy glaze pairs perfectly with the buttery avocado for a balanced and vibrant dinner.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts - 1 lb
- Honey - 1/4 cup
- Fresh lime juice - 2 tablespoons
- Lime zest - 1 teaspoon
- Garlic cloves, minced - 2
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Oil for cooking - 2 tablespoons
- Cooked rice (white or brown) - 1 cup
- Fresh cilantro (chopped) - 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Combine honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make glaze
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
- Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden
- Pour glaze over chicken during the last 3 minutes of cooking to caramelise
- Meanwhile, mix cooked rice with cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and additional salt to taste
- Press rice mixture into a ring mold on a plate
- Top with avocado slices and place glazed chicken over the rice
- Drizzle any remaining glaze over the stack and garnish with extra cilantro
Notes
Use thin-cut or pounded chicken for even cooking
Agave nectar can substitute honey for a vegan option
Canola or avocado oil recommended for cooking
Rice can be left unflavored with just herbs and lime juice
Store unused avocado in lemon juice to prevent browning
Agave nectar can substitute honey for a vegan option
Canola or avocado oil recommended for cooking
Rice can be left unflavored with just herbs and lime juice
Store unused avocado in lemon juice to prevent browning
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 30gFat: 25gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10g
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