Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Stack (Printable Version)

Juicy honey-lime grilled chicken over fragrant jasmine rice topped with fresh avocado-cilantro salsa.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
04 - 1 tablespoon lime zest
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Pepper, to taste

→ For the Rice

09 - 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
10 - 2 cups chicken broth

→ For the Avocado Mix

11 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
12 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
13 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For Serving

15 - 4 lime wedges

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl until fully combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken, seal, and refrigerate for 2 hours. Minimum 30 minutes if time is limited.
03 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot. Add rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
04 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice.
05 - Gently combine diced avocado, chopped red onion, cilantro, and olive oil in a bowl. Season with a pinch of salt if desired.
06 - Layer a portion of rice on each plate. Top with grilled chicken slices and spoon over the avocado mix.
07 - Finish each stack with a lime wedge. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marinade transforms ordinary chicken into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen
  • Everything cooks simultaneously so you're not stuck at the stove while guests wait
  • The avocado-cilantro topping adds this incredible creamy contrast that makes each bite exciting
02 -
  • Dont marinate longer than 4 hours or the lime acid will start breaking down the chicken texture too much
  • Let the grilled chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing to keep all those juices inside
  • The avocado mix oxidizes quickly, so prepare it right before serving and toss gently to keep those chunks intact
03 -
  • Pound chicken to even thickness so all pieces finish cooking simultaneously
  • Keep a spray bottle of water nearby for any flare-ups from the honey marinade
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