Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Stack (Printable Version)

Tangy honey-lime chicken stacked with jasmine rice and fresh avocado-cilantro salsa for vibrant flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
04 - 1 tablespoon lime zest
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Pepper, to taste

→ For the Rice

09 - 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
10 - 2 cups chicken broth

→ For the Avocado Mix

11 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
12 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For Serving

15 - 4 lime wedges

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken, seal, and refrigerate for 2 hours. Minimum marinating time is 30 minutes if time-constrained.
03 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot. Add rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
04 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice.
05 - Gently combine diced avocado, chopped red onion, cilantro, and olive oil in a bowl. Season with a pinch of salt if desired.
06 - Layer a portion of rice on each plate, top with grilled chicken slices, and spoon over the avocado mix.
07 - Finish each stack with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey lime marinade creates this gorgeous caramelized crust that people will think took you years to perfect
  • Everything comes together in about thirty minutes once the chicken finishes marinating
02 -
  • Do not marinate longer than 2 hours or the lime will start breaking down the chicken texture
  • Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes after grilling or all the juices will run onto the cutting board
03 -
  • Pound the chicken to even thickness so every piece finishes at the same time
  • Keep a spray bottle of water nearby for flare ups from the honey marinade
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