Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack for Easy Meal Prep Recipe
A flavorful and easy-to-make Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack that combines juicy glazed chicken breasts with fresh avocado and perfectly cooked rice, ideal for meal prep and quick dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (Use thighs for juicier option)
- To taste Seasonings (salt, pepper, etc.)
- 1/4 cup Honey (Cook until bubbly for best flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (Fresh juice is optimal)
Rice
- 1 cup Rice (Brown rice for extra fiber or quinoa for lower-carb option)
Avocado
- 2 pieces Avocado (Select ripe but firm avocados for slicing)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure they cook evenly, then season both sides with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Make and apply the glaze: Mix the honey and lime juice together to create a flavorful glaze. Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side. During the last minute of cooking, brush the glaze onto the chicken to caramelize it for optimal flavor.
- Cook the rice: Prepare the rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and lightly season with salt to taste.
- Prepare the avocado: Slice the avocados just before serving to ensure they stay fresh and maintain their texture and color.
- Assemble the stack: Using a ring mold, layer the cooked rice on the bottom, followed by the glazed chicken, and top with the sliced avocado. Drizzle additional lime juice over the stack before serving to enhance the fresh flavors.
Notes
- For juicier chicken, substitute chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Use brown rice for a fiber boost or quinoa for a lower-carb alternative.
- Cooking honey until bubbly intensifies its flavor when glazing the chicken.
- Slice avocado last to prevent browning and preserve freshness.
- Adjust seasonings to taste during all preparation steps.
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