Description
Easy Honey Lime Chicken with Avocado Rice Stacks is a flavorful, 30-minute dish that layers tangy-sweet chicken over creamy avocado and jasmine rice. It’s vibrant, satisfying, and surprisingly simple to make with a gourmet-style presentation.
Ingredients
- For the Honey Lime Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp golden honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp fresh lime zest
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- For the Avocado Rice Stack:
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
- 1–2 ripe avocados, sliced
- Fresh lime wedges, for garnish
- Fresh chopped cilantro or chives
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken strips and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside and keep warm.
- Mold the Rice: Use a ramekin or measuring cup to tightly pack rice, then invert onto a plate to form a stack.
- Assemble: Layer avocado slices over the rice, then top with chicken. Drizzle pan juices over and garnish with chopped herbs, sesame seeds, and lime wedge.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs for extra juiciness.
- Make it low carb by serving over greens instead of rice.
- Stir in sautéed veggies like spinach or bell pepper for added nutrition.
- Add chili flakes or sliced chili for heat.
- Try brown rice or quinoa for a fiber-rich alternative.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
