Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Stack (Printable Version)

Tangy honey lime chicken with jasmine rice and fresh avocado salsa for a bright, satisfying dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
04 - 1 tablespoon lime zest
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

→ For the Rice

09 - 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
10 - 2 cups chicken broth

→ For the Avocado Mix

11 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
12 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For Serving

15 - 4 lime wedges, for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl until fully combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken, seal tightly, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
03 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot, add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
04 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
05 - Gently combine diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, and olive oil in a bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
06 - On each plate, layer a bed of rice, top with sliced grilled chicken, and spoon the avocado mixture over the chicken.
07 - Garnish each plate with lime wedges and serve immediately while chicken is warm.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • The honey lime marinade transforms ordinary chicken into something restaurant-worthy with almost no effort
  • Everything cooks simultaneously so the whole dinner comes together in under 30 minutes
  • Cold creamy avocado against warm seasoned rice creates the most satisfying texture contrast
02 -
  • Cold chicken straight from the refrigerator sticks to grill grates so let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes first
  • Do not marinate longer than 4 hours or the lime acid will break down the chicken texture making it mushy
03 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before grilling to get those gorgeous dark grill marks
  • Let the cooked chicken rest before slicing to keep all the juices inside
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