Tangy Honey Lime Chicken Stack (Printable)

Juicy honey-lime grilled chicken layered over fragrant jasmine rice topped with fresh avocado-cilantro salsa.

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

→ For Serving

15 - 4 lime wedges

# Method:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper 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, or 30 minutes if pressed for time.
03 - Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. 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 against the grain.
05 - In a bowl, gently combine diced avocado, chopped red onion, cilantro, and olive oil. 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 while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey and lime create this gorgeous sticky glaze that caramelizes perfectly on the grill
  • You get that impressive stacked presentation but it comes together in about thirty minutes
  • The creamy avocado mixture balances everything like a secret weapon you did not know you needed
02 -
  • Do not marinate longer than 2 hours or the lime will start breaking down the chicken texture
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing is what keeps it juicy instead of dry and stringy
  • The avocado mixture is best made right before serving but you can prep the components hours ahead
03 -
  • Pat your chicken completely dry before adding to the marinade so the sauce actually sticks
  • Oil your grill grates right before adding the chicken to prevent sticking and get better grill marks
  • Buy avocados that give slightly but feel firm, overripe avocados will turn to mush in the mixture
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