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Honey Lime Chicken and Avocado Rice Stack

Honey Lime Chicken and Avocado Rice Stack for Quick Flavor Joy

Delightful Honey Lime Chicken and Avocado Rice Stack perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs for extra juiciness
  • 2 tablespoons Honey adds sweetness that caramelizes
  • 3 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh lime is ideal
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce opt for low-sodium
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, or garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger minced or ground ginger
  • to taste Salt adjust according to preference
  • to taste Pepper adjust according to preference
For the Rice Stack
  • 1 cup White Rice or brown rice with longer cooking time
  • 2 cups Water essential for cooking the rice
For the Fresh Mix
  • 1 piece Avocado toss with lime juice to prevent browning
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro fresh, can use parsley
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion or green onions for milder flavor
For Garnishing
  • 1 piece Lime Wedge for squeezing over the stack

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • pan
  • skillet
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and pepper until well combined. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and add to the marinade. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan, combine white rice, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 18 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  3. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and add diced avocado, chopped cilantro, finely diced red onion, and a squeeze of lime juice. Stir everything together until well combined.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add marinated chicken and marinade. Cook for 7-10 minutes until chicken is browned and cooked through.
  5. To serve, layer rice mixture in a bowl, top with chicken and any remaining sauce, garnish with cilantro and lime wedge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping avocado separate until ready to serve.

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