Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack
If you’re in search of a meal that is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor, the Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack is your answer! This delightful dish combines tender chicken glazed in a sweet and zesty honey-lime sauce, layered with creamy avocado and fragrant coriander rice. It’s an easy recipe that appeals to all ages, making dinner fun and interactive. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this stack not only satisfies the palate but also offers a healthy dose of nutrients from fresh ingredients. Quick to prepare and deliciously wholesome, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Oil (for cooking)
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- ¼ cup fresh coriander (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt (to taste)
- 2 ripe avocados (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, and minced garlic for the glaze.
- Cook seasoned chicken in oil over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side, brushing on glaze toward the end.
- Combine cooked rice with chopped coriander and lime juice; season with salt.
- Toss avocado slices with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble by layering rice, avocado slices, and chicken on a serving plate using a ring mold if desired.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any extra glaze around the plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg