Description
Tangy Honey Lime Chicken Delight is a bright, zesty, and delicious main course that pairs a honey-lime marinated chicken with a creamy avocado rice stack for a vibrant, weeknight-friendly dinner. The chicken stays tender after marinating, then cooks to caramelized perfection and rests before slicing, finished with a sunny drizzle of pan juices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 g boneless skinless chicken breast
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- For the avocado rice stack:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator.
- Cook chicken in a skillet or on a grill over medium heat until caramelized and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- In a bowl, gently mix cooked rice with diced avocado, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
- To serve, press the avocado rice into a small bowl to shape, then invert onto a plate to create a stack.
- Top with sliced honey lime chicken and drizzle with any remaining pan juices.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours for best flavor; up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking to retain juiciness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently.
- Prepare the avocado rice stack just before serving to keep textures fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: About 520 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 43 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 102 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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