Description
A delicious layered dish featuring marinated chicken, rice, and avocado with a hint of lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: extra chopped cilantro, lime wedges, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice and zest, honey, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the diced chicken and stir to coat evenly. Cover and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken (with marinade) and sauté until golden and fully cooked through—about 6 to 8 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the outside is lightly caramelized and the inside is tender.
- Prepare the Rice: While the chicken cooks, mix your cooked rice with lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Mash or Dice the Avocados: In a small bowl, toss your diced avocado with lime juice, salt, and pepper. You can leave them in chunks or lightly mash them if you prefer a creamier layer.
- Assemble the Stack: Using a round mold or small bowl, layer the rice on the bottom, followed by the avocado, then the honey lime chicken. Press gently to set the shape, then lift the mold and admire your restaurant-style stack.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle extra cilantro or green onions on top, add a lime wedge on the side, and serve immediately. This dish pairs wonderfully with a side salad or even a chilled glass of sparkling water with lime.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a summer meal.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust seasoning based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg