Description
How to make honey lime chicken avocado rice stack with tender chicken, creamy avocado, and cilantro lime rice that’s perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cilantro Lime Rice
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
Assembly and Toppings
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Whisk honey, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken, coating completely, and marinate 15 minutes while rice cooks.
- Cook Rice: Bring chicken broth to boil in saucepan, add rice, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 18 minutes until tender and liquid absorbed.
- Finish Rice: Remove rice from heat, let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with fork and stir in butter, lime juice, cilantro and salt until well combined.
- Cook Chicken: Heat large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken with marinade, cook 6-7 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and Slice: Transfer chicken to cutting board, let rest 5 minutes for juices to redistribute, then slice into strips against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Prepare Avocados: Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and slice into thin pieces. Sprinkle with lime juice to prevent browning and add extra citrus flavor.
- Assemble Stacks: Layer cilantro lime rice in bowls, top with sliced chicken, avocado, red onion, and queso fresco. Serve with lime wedges for extra zing.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking and maximum tenderness.
- Store components separately to maintain freshness and prevent avocado browning.
- Brown rice can be substituted but will need longer cooking time and more liquid.
- Double the marinade recipe to use half for cooking and half for drizzling.
- Avocado should be ripe but firm for clean slicing and best presentation.
- Leftover chicken makes excellent tacos or salad toppings the next day.
Allergy Information: None
Nutrition
- Calories: 485 calories
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Protein: 32g