Tangy Honey Lime Chicken Stack (Printable Version)

Grilled honey lime chicken layered over jasmine rice with fresh avocado mix for a bright, flavorful meal.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken and Marinade

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
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 - Black pepper to taste

→ Rice Base

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

→ Avocado Salsa

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

→ Garnish

15 - 4 lime wedges

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring even coating. Seal and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow flavors to penetrate.
03 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium pot, add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
04 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
05 - Gently combine diced avocados, chopped red onion, cilantro, and olive oil in a bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper, being careful not to mash the avocado.
06 - Create a base layer of jasmine rice on each plate. Arrange sliced grilled chicken over the rice, then spoon the avocado mixture generously on top.
07 - Garnish each serving with fresh lime wedges. Serve immediately while chicken is warm and avocado is at peak freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marinade does double duty as a flavor enhancer and tenderizer in one simple step
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes of active cooking time
  • That creamy avocado contrast against the tangy chicken is the kind of bite planning cannot predict
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest for 5 minutes after grilling keeps all the juices inside instead of on your cutting board
  • The honey in the marinade can burn fast so watch the grill closely once those char marks start forming
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry before marinating so the mixture actually sticks instead of sliding right off
  • Room temperature chicken grills more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
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