Tangy Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Stack (Printable)

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

# 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 - 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 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For Serving

15 - 4 lime wedges

# How to Make It:

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 the 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 or 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, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice.
05 - Gently combine diced avocado, chopped red onion, cilantro, and olive oil in a bowl. Season with a pinch of salt if desired.
06 - On each plate, layer a portion of rice, top with grilled chicken slices, and spoon over the avocado mix.
07 - Finish each stack with a lime wedge. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey-lime marinade creates this gorgeous sticky glaze that you'll want to put on everything
  • It looks fancy stacked on the plate but comes together in under 30 minutes of active cooking
  • The creamy avocado against the bright citrus hits every single flavor note you crave
02 -
  • The honey in the marinade can burn if your grill is too hot, so watch for flare-ups and move chicken to a cooler spot if needed
  • Letting the chicken rest after grilling is not optional—the juices redistribute and keep everything moist
  • Avocado turns brown quickly, so mix that topping right before you're ready to serve
03 -
  • If you only have 30 minutes to marinate, cut the chicken into smaller pieces first—more surface area means faster flavor absorption
  • Room temperature chicken grills more evenly than cold from the fridge
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