This Fresh Honey Lime Chicken Stack combines juicy grilled chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy honey lime sauce, served over a refreshing avocado rice mix.
Servings 4servings
Prep Time 30 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 45 minutesmins
Ingredients
For the marinade
1/4cuphoney
1/4cuplime juice
Saltto tasteSalt
Pepperto tastePepper
For the chicken
4piecesboneless, skinless chicken breasts
Olive oilfor grillingOlive oilUse to grease grill grates
For the rice mixture
2cupscooked riceUse jasmine or basmati for best flavor
1avocado, diced
1/4cupcilantro, chopped
Instructions
Marination
In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
Grilling
Preheat the grill over medium heat and lightly oil the grill grates.
Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
Assembly
In a separate bowl, combine cooked rice, diced avocado, and cilantro.
Assemble the stack by placing a layer of the avocado rice, followed by sliced grilled chicken on top.
Drizzle with additional lime juice if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For the best flavor, let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight if you have the time. Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).