Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack
A stack of honey-lime glazed chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy avocado, bringing vibrant citrus sweetness and rich texture to a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Rice
- 1 cup white rice
- 1.25 cups water
- 1 tbsp butter
- salt pinch
Chicken & Marinade
- 1 lb chicken breasts pat dry
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 lime zest and juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
- 1 avocado diced
- cilantro chopped
Instructions
Rice
- Combine rice, water, butter, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
Marinate & Cook Chicken
- Whisk honey, lime zest and juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat fully.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 6–8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal). Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
Assemble
- Fluff the rice and stir in any remaining lime zest and juice. Layer rice onto plates, top with sliced chicken, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with leftover glaze.
Notes
Prep Note: Patting the chicken dry before marinating improved browning and prevented excess moisture.
Cooking Note: Lowering heat to medium-low after the first side prevented honey from burning while still achieving a golden exterior.
Storage Note: Keeping rice and chicken in separate containers maintains texture and flavor when refrigerating and reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1stackCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50g
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