Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Brown Rice Power Stack
A clean, protein-packed Mediterranean-style power stack with sticky honey-lime chicken, fiber-rich brown rice, and creamy fresh avocado. Bright citrus flavor, non-spicy, and perfect for meal prep or a nourishing dinner.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: ~35 minutes
Serves: 2–3
Ingredients
Honey Lime Chicken
400 g chicken breast, sliced or cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1½ tbsp honey
Zest + juice of 1 lime
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Brown Rice
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 tsp olive oil
Pinch of salt
Avocado Layer
1 ripe avocado, sliced or mashed
1 tbsp lime or lemon juice
Salt to taste
Optional Add-Ins / Garnish
Cherry tomatoes, chopped
Cucumber slices
Fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
1️⃣Cook the Honey Lime Chicken
In a bowl, mix olive oil, honey, lime zest & juice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Toss chicken to coat.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through.
2️⃣ Prepare the Rice
Warm brown rice and season lightly with salt and olive oil.
3️⃣ Prep the Avocado
Toss avocado with lime juice and salt (or lightly mash for a creamy layer).
4️⃣ Build the Power Stack
Spoon brown rice onto the plate and gently press.
Add honey-lime chicken on top.
Finish with avocado and optional veggies.
Garnish with fresh herbs.
Why This Is a Power Plate
High protein from chicken
Complex carbs & fiber from brown rice
Healthy fats from avocado
Naturally Mediterranean ingredients
Tips & Variations
Extra sauce: Add a yogurt-lime drizzle
Low-carb: Use cauliflower rice
Extra crunch: Add roasted chickpeas or nuts
Meal prep: Keep avocado separate until serving
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~480 kcal
Protein: ~36 g
Carbohydrates: ~45 g
Healthy fats: ~18 g
Fiber: ~7 g