Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack
Tender honey-lime glazed chicken layered with fluffy rice and creamy avocado, finished with a fresh citrus drizzle. Light yet satisfying, with bright Mediterranean–modern flavors.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: ~35 minutes
Ingredients
Honey Lime Chicken
2 chicken breasts, sliced or cubed
1½ tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
Zest of 1 lime
2 tbsp lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
Rice Layer
1 cup cooked white or brown rice
1 tbsp lime juice
Salt to taste
Avocado Layer
2 ripe avocados, diced
1 tbsp lime juice
Salt & black pepper
Garnish
Fresh cilantro or parsley
Chili flakes
Sesame seeds or toasted almonds
Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, mix honey, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, paprika, salt & pepper
Add chicken and toss well
Marinate 10–15 minutes (even 5 minutes works)
2️⃣ Cook Chicken
Heat a pan over medium heat
Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and glazed
Let rest 2 minutes, then slice if needed
3️⃣ Prepare Rice
Mix warm rice with lime juice and a pinch of salt
4️⃣ Prepare Avocado
Toss diced avocado with lime juice, salt & pepper
5️⃣ Assemble the Stack
Use a ring mold or small bowl
Bottom layer: rice
Middle layer: avocado
Top layer: honey lime chicken
Gently lift mold
6️⃣ Finish
Garnish with herbs, chili flakes, or nuts
Tips
Don’t overcook chicken — honey can burn, so keep heat medium
Add cucumber or corn for extra freshness
Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice if you like
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I grill the chicken?
Yes — grill on medium heat 4–5 minutes per side, brushing with glaze.
Q: Can I meal-prep this?
Yes — store chicken, rice, and avocado separately (add avocado fresh).
Q: Make it spicy?
Add chili sauce or cayenne to the marinade.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 520 kcal
Protein: 32 g
Carbs: 48 g
Fat: 22 g
Fiber: 7 g