Description
A vibrant dish bursting with flavor, perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings, featuring honey-lime marinated chicken, creamy avocado, and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 3 tablespoons Honey (for marinade)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- To taste Salt
- To taste Pepper
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice (or basmati)
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 pieces Avocado (diced)
- 1 small Red Onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 pieces Lime Wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, mix honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Whisk these ingredients until they combine into a smooth mixture.
- Marinate the Chicken: Coat the chicken breasts with the honey lime marinade, ensuring they are fully covered. Let the chicken sit for 15–20 minutes to soak in all those delicious flavors.
- Cook the Rice: In a medium pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Once boiling, add the jasmine rice, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until they’re thoroughly cooked. Once done, remove them from the skillet, let them rest for a minute, and then slice them.
- Assemble the Stack: In each plate, layer the fluffy rice first, followed by the sliced chicken, diced avocado, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice on top for an extra zing.
- Serve: Garnish each stack with lime wedges for that final touch, and enjoy every vibrant bite!
Notes
Let the chicken rest after cooking for juicier results. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, avocado, rice, honey lime, festive meal, quick dinner, healthy recipe, easy cooking