Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack
Discover how to make Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack . A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
20
Prep Time
25
Cook Time
60
Total Time
4
Servings
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Discover how to make Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack . A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes to marinate.
Step 2
2. While chicken marinates, cook rice according to package instructions using 2 cups water. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and keep warm.
Step 3
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C).
Step 4
4. In a small bowl, mix diced avocado with 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
Step 5
5. To assemble the stacks, place a round mold or large biscuit cutter on each serving plate. Add a layer of rice (about ½ cup), pressing gently to compact.
Step 6
6. Add a layer of cooked chicken (about ¼ cup), followed by a layer of avocado mixture.
Step 7
7. Carefully remove the mold and top each stack with a dollop of sour cream and remaining cilantro.
Step 8
8. Serve immediately with additional lime wedges on the side.
You Must Know
- ✓For perfectly tender chicken, avoid overcrowding the pan and cook in batches if necessary
- ✓Use slightly warm rice for easier stacking and better texture contrast
- ✓If you don't have a mold, you can use a clean tuna can with both ends removed as a makeshift ring mold
Chef's Notes
For perfectly tender chicken, avoid overcrowding the pan and cook in batches if necessary
Use slightly warm rice for easier stacking and better texture contrast
If you don't have a mold, you can use a clean tuna can with both ends removed as a makeshift ring mold
Serving Suggestions
Serve these rice stacks with a side of black beans and a simple green salad dressed with lime vinaigrette. They're perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and also make an impressive dish for casual entertaining.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
485
Calories
32g
Protein
52g
Carbs
17g
Fat
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Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack
Discover how to make Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack . A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients (14)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes to marinate.
- While chicken marinates, cook rice according to package instructions using 2 cups water. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and keep warm.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C).
- In a small bowl, mix diced avocado with 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
- To assemble the stacks, place a round mold or large biscuit cutter on each serving plate. Add a layer of rice (about ½ cup), pressing gently to compact.
- Add a layer of cooked chicken (about ¼ cup), followed by a layer of avocado mixture.
- Carefully remove the mold and top each stack with a dollop of sour cream and remaining cilantro.
- Serve immediately with additional lime wedges on the side.
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