Description
A vibrant and refreshing dish featuring grilled honey lime chicken served on a bed of creamy avocado rice, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Fresh lime juice
- 1 Avocado, ripe
- 1 cup Jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh vegetables (diced tomatoes, bell peppers) for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and chopped cilantro. Add the chicken breasts, coating them thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Cook the rice: Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. In a rice cooker, add the rinsed rice and the appropriate amount of water, cooking until fluffy. If cooking on the stovetop, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until tender.
- Grill the chicken: Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing the excess to drip off. Grill each breast for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Prepare the avocado: While the chicken cools, slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cut into cubes. Gently fold these into the cooked rice, adding a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.
- Assemble the stack: On a plate, spoon a generous portion of the avocado rice at the base. Layer sliced grilled chicken on top, adding a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Round out the stack with your choice of fresh veggies.
- Serve and enjoy: Drizzle some leftover honey-lime marinade on top or a dash of hot sauce!
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for richer flavor. Use fresh lime juice for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg