Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Stack (Printable)
Tender citrus-marinated chicken layered with fresh avocado and seasoned rice for a vibrant, satisfying meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tbsp honey
03 - Juice and zest of 2 limes
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Rice
09 - 1 1/4 cups jasmine or basmati rice
10 - 2 cups water or chicken broth
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Avocado Layer
12 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
13 - Juice of 1 lime
14 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ To Serve
16 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
17 - Cherry tomatoes, sliced (optional)
18 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
19 - Lime wedges
# How to Make:
01 - Whisk together honey, lime juice and zest, olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts thoroughly and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Rinse rice under cold water until clear. Combine rice, water or broth, and salt in saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 12-15 minutes until liquid absorbed. Fluff with fork and set aside.
03 - Gently toss diced avocado with lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
04 - Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against grain.
05 - Layer rice at base using ring mold or free-form. Top with avocado mixture, arrange sliced chicken over avocado. Garnish with red onion, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The honey lime marinade creates this incredible caramelized crust that people will think took you hours to perfect
- Everything can be prepped ahead, so you are assembling beautiful stacks instead of frantically cooking when hungry guests arrive
02 -
- Dry chicken breasts happen when you cut into them immediately after cooking, so that resting period is absolutely worth the wait
- The honey in the marinade can burn quickly over high heat, so keep your pan at medium high rather than screaming hot
03 -
- Pound your chicken breasts to even thickness before marinating so they cook at the same rate
- Leftover components keep separately for up to 2 days, though the avocado is best freshly prepared