Tangy Honey Lime Chicken Stack (Print Version)

A vibrant stack featuring honey-lime grilled chicken, jasmine rice, and fresh avocado-cilantro salsa.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

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 to taste
08 - Pepper to taste

→ Rice

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

→ 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

→ Garnish

15 - 4 lime wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken, seal, and refrigerate for 2 hours, or minimum 30 minutes if time is limited.
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, keep covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
04 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through with clear juices. Allow to rest for a few minutes, then slice.
05 - In a bowl, gently combine diced avocado, chopped red onion, cilantro, and olive oil. Season with salt if desired.
06 - Layer rice on each plate, top with grilled chicken slices, and spoon avocado mixture over the chicken.
07 - Finish each stack with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The honey-lime marinade creates this addictive sweet-tangy glaze that caramelizes on the grill without any fuss.
  • It comes together in under 3 hours total, which means you can start it in the morning and have dinner ready by evening.
  • One plate feels like a complete celebration, with the creamy avocado balancing the bright citrus and juicy chicken.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time for the chicken because those few minutes prevent all your hard work from being sliced into disappointingly dry pieces.
  • Mix the avocado salsa last, because avocado oxidizes and turns brown if it sits around waiting, which is both visually sad and texturally sad.
  • If your grill isn't available, a grill pan or even a regular skillet over medium-high heat works just fine, and you'll still get those beautiful caramelized edges.
03 -
  • Pound your chicken breasts to even thickness before marinating so they cook evenly and finish at the same time without any dry edges.
  • Keep lime wedges in a small bowl of water near your grill, because a cold squeeze of fresh lime juice right over the finished plate adds a final pop that tastes like a professional touch.
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