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Savor Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack

Savor Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack for Easy Flavor

Savor Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack combines juicy grilled chicken with creamy avocado and fluffy rice for a nutritious, customizable meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts can substitute with skinless thighs
  • 1/4 cup honey can substitute with agave syrup
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice use freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • to taste salt & pepper for seasoning
For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup jasmine rice can substitute with cauliflower rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth gluten-free if needed
For the Avocado Mixture
  • 2 pieces avocados diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving
  • to taste lime wedges for squeezing

Equipment

  • Grill
  • medium bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Resealable Plastic Bag

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, the juice and zest of two limes, minced garlic, ground cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Place the chicken breasts into a resealable plastic bag, pour the marinade over, seal bag, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear, then combine with chicken broth in a saucepan, adding a pinch of salt. Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat your grill. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest before slicing.
  5. Combine diced avocados, red onion, cilantro, and olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and gently mix.
  6. Assemble the dish by layering jasmine rice, grilled chicken slices, and avocado mixture. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 36gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken for up to 2 hours. Avoid reheating the avocado mixture as it is best served fresh.

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