Honey Lime Chicken Stack
A vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together honey, lime, and chicken in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast (Cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 1/2 cup Honey (Liquid pure honey)
- 1/3 cup Lime Juice (Freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp Lime Zest (Grated finely)
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly cracked flecks)
- 1.5 cups White Rice (Long-grain)
- 3 Avocados (Ripe, mashed)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Rinse 1.5 cups of white rice under cold water and bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the rinsed rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until absorbed.
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, and black pepper. Taste and adjust to preference.
- Marinate the Chicken: Toss the chicken chunks into the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes or until golden brown.
- Mash the Avocado: Mash the avocados in a bowl with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute chicken with turkey or tofu. Adjust sweetness and acidity in the marinade to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey Lime Chicken, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Vibrant Flavors