Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack Recipe
Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack is a fresh, vibrant dish featuring tender honey-lime glazed chicken breast served atop a zesty cilantro-lime rice base layered with creamy, lime-tossed avocado slices. Perfect for an elegant yet simple meal that combines sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with a delightful texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Glaze
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil, for cooking
Rice Base
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- ¼ cup fresh coriander (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt, to taste
Avocado Layer
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season the boneless chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and minced garlic until fully combined to create a flavorful glaze.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (71°C).
- Glaze Chicken: In the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the honey lime glaze generously over the chicken, allowing it to caramelize and form a beautiful glossy coating. Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prepare Rice: In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rice with chopped coriander, lime juice, and salt. Stir well to distribute flavors evenly.
- Toss Avocado: Slice the ripe avocados and gently toss with lime juice, salt, and pepper to keep them fresh and flavorful.
- Assemble Stack: Place a ring mold or large cookie cutter on a serving plate. Press the cilantro-lime rice mixture firmly into the bottom, forming the base layer.
- Add Avocado Layer: Carefully layer the sliced avocado on top of the rice, slightly overlapping the slices for an attractive presentation.
- Top with Chicken: Arrange the sliced honey lime chicken on top of the avocado layer evenly and attractively.
- Remove Mold & Garnish: Carefully lift the ring mold away to maintain the stack’s shape. Drizzle any remaining honey lime glaze around the plate for extra flavor and presentation.
- Serve: Repeat the assembly process for additional servings and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors at their best.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (71°C).
- For best results, use ripe but firm avocados to maintain slice shape when stacking.
- You can substitute cooked brown rice for a nuttier flavor and added fiber.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and lime juice according to personal taste preferences.
- This dish is best served fresh to maintain the avocado’s color and texture.
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