Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack
A vibrant dish featuring juicy grilled chicken marinated in a honey-lime sauce, served on a bed of fluffy rice and topped with creamy avocado and fresh herbs.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet or Grill Pan
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
- 2 pieces limes (juice and zest)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Rice
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
Toppings
- 1 piece avocado, diced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for avocado)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- to taste sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, zest, honey, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Add chicken and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook chicken in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat, about 7–8 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Dice avocado and toss with lime juice. Set aside.
- Slice chicken. In serving bowls, layer rice, chicken, avocado, cilantro, and red onion.
- Top with sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
This dish is easy to customize—try it with shrimp or tofu for variety! For best flavor, let the chicken rest a few minutes before slicing. Great for meal prep too!
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Fat: 18g