Tangy Honey Lime Chicken Stack (Print View)

Grilled honey-lime chicken layered over jasmine rice topped with fresh avocado salsa for tangy, sweet perfection.

# Components:

→ Chicken and Marinade

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

→ Rice Base

08 - 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
09 - 2 cups chicken broth

→ Avocado Salsa

10 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
11 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
12 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Garnish

14 - 4 lime wedges

# Method:

01 - Whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken, seal, and refrigerate for 2 hours (minimum 30 minutes if time-constrained).
03 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot. Add rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
04 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
05 - Gently combine diced avocado, chopped red onion, cilantro, and olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt if desired.
06 - Layer a portion of rice on each plate, top with grilled chicken slices, and spoon avocado mixture over chicken.
07 - Finish each stack with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey-lime marinade creates an irresistible sweet and tangy glaze on the chicken.
  • Fresh avocado-cilantro salsa provides a cool, creamy contrast to the grilled meat.
  • Fragrant jasmine rice cooked in chicken broth adds depth and fluffiness to every stack.
  • It is a naturally gluten-free dish that looks as impressive as it tastes.
02 -
  • Ensure you rinse the rice thoroughly to remove excess starch for the fluffiest results.
  • Letting the chicken rest for a few minutes after grilling helps keep the juices locked inside the meat.
  • Marinating for the full 2 hours provides the best depth of flavor, but 30 minutes works if you are short on time.
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