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Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack: A Fresh, Flavorful Weeknight Meal

A beautifully plated honey lime chicken & avocado rice stack, topped with glazed chicken pieces and fresh cilantro.
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Create a satisfying Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack that brings sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors together. This recipe is simple to prepare, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners or healthy meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, toss to coat completely, and let it sit for at least 20 minutes while you prepare the rice.
  3. Cook your jasmine rice according to package directions, using chicken broth instead of water for extra flavor if desired.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
  5. To assemble the stack, place one cup of warm rice onto each plate.
  6. Top the rice layer with half of the diced avocado.
  7. Arrange the cooked honey lime chicken pieces over the avocado layer.
  8. Garnish the stack with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • For an even quicker meal, use pre-cooked rice or microwaveable rice packets.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
  • You can substitute brown rice for jasmine rice for added fiber.
  • To make the avocado layer creamier, lightly mash the avocado with a fork and a squeeze of lime juice before stacking.

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