Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe that’s easy to make and delicious! Try it now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 lime (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 ripe avocado (diced)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing honey, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and fluff with some lime zest once done.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Dice the avocado and toss with lime juice to prevent browning.
- On a plate, layer rice first, then sliced chicken, followed by diced avocado.
- Optionally garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating other vegetables or herbs into your stack. You can substitute turkey or beef for chicken if desired; just adjust cooking times accordingly.