Description
A layered stack of jasmine rice, tender honey-lime chicken, and creamy avocado that brings warmth and conversation to the dinner table.
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
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 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
- Prepare the marinade by whisking honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, cumin, a pinch of salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour over the chicken breasts and let them sit for at least 15 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes extra starch.
- Bring 2 cups of chicken broth to a boil, add the rice, cover, and reduce to low heat. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and pat lightly. Sear the chicken 4 to 6 minutes per side until golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, dice the avocado and chop the red onion and cilantro.
- Slice the chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces. Layer a scoop of rice, add sliced chicken, and top with diced avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Squeeze a lime wedge over each stack.
- For a family-style table, set the rice, chicken, and toppings in separate bowls and let everyone assemble their own stack.
Notes
Feel free to swap ingredients based on your preferences; this recipe is forgiving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 73mg