Here’s a flavorful and fresh recipe for Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack, a layered dish perfect for impressing guests or upgrading your weeknight dinner. It features zesty grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and seasoned rice, all stacked for a beautiful presentation.
🍗 Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time: 15 mins
🍽️ Serves: 4
📝 Ingredients:
For the Honey Lime Chicken:
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2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp honey
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Juice and zest of 1 lime
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 tsp chili powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
For the Avocado Rice:
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2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
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1 ripe avocado
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Juice of 1/2 lime
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2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
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Salt to taste
Optional toppings:
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Diced cherry tomatoes
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Extra avocado slices
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Sour cream or Greek yogurt
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Jalapeño slices
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Lime wedges
🔥 Directions:
1. Marinate the Chicken
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In a bowl, mix olive oil, honey, lime juice and zest, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
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Add chicken, coat well, and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
2. Cook the Chicken
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Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat for about 6–7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
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Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly.
3. Prepare the Avocado Rice
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In a bowl, mash the avocado.
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Stir in cooked rice, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Mix until creamy and well combined.
4. Assemble the Stack
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Use a food ring mold or ramekin to layer:
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Avocado rice on the bottom
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Sliced honey lime chicken on top
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Optional toppings
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Gently press down, then lift the mold for a clean stack.
✅ Tips:
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No ring mold? Use a small bowl lined with plastic wrap and flip it onto the plate.
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Add black beans or corn for a Southwest twist.
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Great served warm or cold!
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