Description
A vibrant and flavorful stack featuring tender honey-lime marinated chicken, creamy avocado, and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and coat well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through and lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Slice cooked chicken.
- To assemble, spoon a layer of cooked rice into a serving dish.
- Top with sliced chicken.
- Add a layer of sliced avocado.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, grill the chicken instead of pan-frying.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade for a touch of heat.
- Other vegetables like diced tomatoes or corn can be added for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: honey lime chicken, avocado rice, chicken stack, healthy meal, quick dinner