Tangy Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Stack (Printable version)

Marinated chicken with honey lime glaze served over jasmine rice topped with fresh avocado mix for a vibrant, flavorful meal.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For Serving

15 - 4 lime wedges, for garnish

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - Whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until fully combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal tightly, and refrigerate for 2 hours to infuse flavors.
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. Fluff with a fork.
04 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
05 - Gently combine diced avocado, finely chopped red onion, cilantro, and olive oil in a bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Layer a bed of rice on each plate, top with sliced grilled chicken, and spoon the avocado mixture over the chicken.
07 - Garnish each plate with lime wedges and serve immediately while chicken is still warm.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The marinade works double duty tenderizing and infusing flavor deep into the chicken
  • That sweet and tangy glaze gets slightly charred and sticky on the grill in the best way possible
02 -
  • Honey burns faster than sugar so watch the grill carefully and move chicken to a cooler spot if it gets too dark too fast
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all those juices inside instead of running onto your cutting board
03 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before grilling to get those beautiful restaurant quality char marks
  • Warm your lime slightly in the microwave before squeezing to get way more juice out
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