Description
A flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken stacked with creamy avocado and fragrant rice, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 3 tablespoons Honey (for marinade)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 pieces Avocado (diced)
- 1 small Red Onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 pieces Lime Wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rice, cover, and reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes until cooked and fluffy.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, remove chicken from marinade, and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- In a bowl, combine diced avocado, chopped red onion, and cilantro. Gently mix to avoid mashing the avocado.
- On a plate, create layers starting with rice, followed by chicken, and top with the avocado and onion mixture. Repeat for more layers if desired.
- Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for extra zing!
Notes
For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeño to the avocado mixture. If short on time, grill the chicken or use a pressure cooker. Substitute shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, avocado, rice, lime, honey, dinner, healthy