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Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack

Sweet & Zesty Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack

Enjoy a vibrant Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack, packed with zesty flavors and healthy ingredients.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 large limes, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Rice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
Avocado Mixture
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving
  • 4 wedges lime wedges

Equipment

  • Grill
  • medium mixing bowl
  • Medium Saupan
  • cutting board

Method
 

Marinade and Cook
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, juice and zest of 2 limes, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag, pour the marinade over, seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil, add rice, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes on a cutting board.
  6. Combine diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, and olive oil in a bowl, and toss gently.
  7. Assemble the dish with a scoop of rice, sliced chicken, and the avocado mixture on top.
  8. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours. Prepare the avocado mixture right before serving to avoid browning.

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