Description
A delightful stack of marinated chicken, creamy avocado, and fluffy rice, bursting with sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
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- 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 (or basmati)
- 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
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil and add jasmine rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken, allow to rest, then slice into strips.
- In a bowl, mix diced avocado, chopped red onion, and cilantro.
- Assemble the stack by layering rice, sliced chicken, and the avocado mixture, garnishing with lime wedges.
Notes
For more flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. You can also use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg