Tangy Honey Lime Chicken Stack (Print)

Juicy grilled chicken marinated in honey and lime, stacked over fragrant jasmine rice with fresh avocado-cilantro salsa.

# Components:

→ 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 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For Serving

15 - 4 lime wedges for garnish

# Directions:

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. If short on time, marinate for at least 30 minutes.
03 - Rinse the rice under cold water until the 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 to 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 and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey creates these incredible caramelized grill marks that make the chicken look like it came from a restaurant
  • That avocado mix is basically a lazy persons guacamole that tastes even better than the traditional stuff
02 -
  • Resist the urge to marinate for more than 4 hours or the lime will start breaking down the meat texture
  • Letting the chicken rest after grilling is non-negotiable, cutting it immediately will make all the juices run out onto your cutting board
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry before grilling for better sear marks
  • Warm your lime slightly in the microwave before juicing to get more liquid
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