Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Stack (Printable Version)

Grilled honey lime chicken layered over fluffy jasmine rice with fresh avocado salsa for a zesty, colorful meal.

# Components:

→ 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 - Black 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 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For Serving

15 - 4 lime wedges, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, 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.
03 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot, add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
04 - Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
05 - Gently combine diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, and olive oil in a bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
06 - Layer a bed of rice on each plate, top with sliced grilled chicken, and spoon over the avocado mix.
07 - Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey lime marinade creates this incredible sticky glaze that caramelizes on the grill while keeping the chicken impossibly juicy
  • Everything comes together in about 30 minutes of active work but tastes like you spent all day planning it
  • The cool cream avocado against the warm slightly spiced chicken is one of those contrast combinations that just works
02 -
  • Do not marinate longer than 4 hours or the acid will start breaking down the chicken texture in a weird way
  • Letting the chicken rest after grilling is non negotiable, cut into it too early and you lose all those juices you worked for
  • The avocado mix is best made right before serving but you can prep everything else hours ahead
03 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before it hits the grill, wet chicken steams instead of searing and you will miss out on those charred edges
  • Warm your honey for ten seconds in the microwave if it is too thick to whisk easily into the lime juice
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