Tangy Honey Lime Chicken Recipe: An Easy Avocado Rice Stack Delight
A delightful recipe combining tangy honey lime chicken with creamy avocado rice for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, and lime zest; marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken on medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- While chicken is cooking, mash the avocado and mix with cooked rice and cilantro in a bowl.
- Once chicken is done, slice it and layer it over the avocado rice.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add other toppings like diced tomatoes or jalapeños for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg