Description
A vibrant and flavorful stacked dish featuring honey-lime glazed chicken, creamy avocado, and cilantro-lime rice. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour half of the mixture over the chicken in a shallow dish; refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. Reserve the remaining half.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork, then stir in cilantro and lime zest. Set aside.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips. Drizzle with reserved honey-lime mixture.
- In a small bowl, gently combine diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Season with a pinch of salt.
- To assemble, place a scoop of cilantro-lime rice on a plate. Top with sliced chicken and avocado mixture. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne to the marinade. This dish is also delicious served over greens instead of rice.