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Tangy Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack That Delights

This dish combines bright citrus, sweet honey, and savory spices for a show-stopping weeknight dinner or a casual entertaining dish. It's vibrant, balanced, and easy to assemble.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the chicken marinade
  • 3 tablespoons Honey for marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for cooking
  • 4 pieces Lime Wedges for garnish
For the rice and toppings
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or basmati
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 pieces Avocado diced
  • 1 small Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Make the marinade: In a bowl combine honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat evenly. Marinate 15–30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
  2. Cook the rice: Rinse the jasmine rice until water runs clear. In a pot, bring 2 cups chicken broth to a boil, add the rice, reduce to a low simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve glaze) and sear for 4–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). During the last 1–2 minutes, pour reserved glaze into the pan to caramelize lightly over the chicken.
  2. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into even pieces.
Assembly
  1. In a small bowl, toss diced avocado, finely chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro with a pinch of salt, a squeeze of lime juice, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  2. On each plate, mound a scoop of jasmine rice, top with sliced honey-lime chicken, then spoon the avocado-onion-cilantro mixture over the chicken. Garnish with lime wedges.

Notes

Serve warm as a plated entree with extra lime wedges and a light green salad or charred corn on the side. For a more casual approach, let guests build their own stacks.