Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack
A vibrant dish featuring juicy grilled chicken marinated in honey and lime, served on a fluffy bed of rice topped with creamy avocado and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Create the Marinade: In a bowl, mix honey and lime juice. Marinate chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to absorb.
- Grill the Chicken: Heat your grill or pan over medium-high heat and place the marinated chicken breasts on it. Cook until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Layer the Rice: In a serving dish, start by layering the cooked rice as your base.
- Top with Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, slice it up and layer it over the bed of rice.
- Add the Fresh Toppings: Top with diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
- Season and Serve: Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Best served fresh; if storing leftovers, add avocado just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg