Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack
This recipe features grilled chicken marinated in honey and lime, served over a bed of flavorful avocado rice.
Equipment
- Grill or Grill Pan
- Saucepan
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed is best
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
For the Rice
- 1 cup long-grain rice white or brown
- 1 ¾ cups chicken broth or water
For the Toppings
- 1 ripe avocado diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice in chicken broth or water according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff and set aside.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Slice the grilled chicken and serve it over the rice. Top with diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
You can customize this dish with additional toppings like cheese or different vegetables.