Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack: A Juicy Delight for Dinner
A refreshing and flavorful dinner option that combines zesty honey lime chicken with creamy avocado rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup rice
- 1 avocado diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro
- 1 lime, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in honey, lime juice, garlic powder, and paprika for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Grill the marinated chicken until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- In a bowl, combine cooked rice, diced avocado, and cilantro.
- Assemble the dish by layering the avocado rice and sliced chicken.
- Garnish with lime slices and serve.
Notes
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing for juicier meat.
- Customize toppings by adding your favorite salsa or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Honey Lime Chicken, Avocado Rice, Dinner Recipe