Tangy Honey Lime Chicken Stack (Printable)

Vibrant marinated chicken layered over fragrant rice with fresh avocado salsa for a satisfying dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
04 - 1 tablespoon lime zest
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

→ For the Rice

09 - 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
10 - 2 cups chicken broth

→ For the Avocado Mix

11 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
12 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
13 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For Serving

15 - 4 lime wedges, for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken, seal, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
03 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot, add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
04 - Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
05 - Gently combine diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, and olive oil in a bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
06 - Layer a bed of rice on each plate, top with sliced grilled chicken, and spoon over the avocado mix.
07 - Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The marinade creates this gorgeous sticky glaze that people assume takes serious culinary skills to pull off
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes active time but tastes like you spent all day cooking
  • The contrast between warm grilled chicken and cool fresh avocado makes each bite exciting
02 -
  • Marinating longer than 4 hours can make the texture weird due to the acid breaking down the protein too much
  • Letting the chicken rest for 5 minutes after grilling keeps all those juices inside instead of running onto your cutting board
  • The rice needs that extra 5 minutes off the heat or you'll end up with gummy disappointing grains
03 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before grilling to get those professional looking sear marks
  • Toast a little extra lime zest and sprinkle it over the finished dish for a bright aromatic garnish
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