Ingredients
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Before we dive into the cooking, let’s gather the ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need for your Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken breasts for 15 minutes.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest and slice.
- Prepare cooked rice according to package instructions if pre-cooked, or follow cooking guidelines if making from scratch.
- Assemble the stack by layering rice, sliced chicken, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice on top.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust lime and honey for desired sweetness and tanginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg