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Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Rice Stack

Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack

This bright and zesty Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack layers fluffy rice, juicy glazed chicken, and creamy avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that looks restaurant-ready.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Honey Lime Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes optional
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Avocado Rice Base
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
To Serve
  • lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Ring Mold (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh lime juice, lime zest, smoked paprika, chili flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken breast and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
  3. Pour the honey-lime mixture into the skillet with the chicken. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze that coats the chicken.
  4. Meanwhile, make sure your jasmine or basmati rice is cooked and fluffed. In a bowl, gently toss the diced avocados with the chopped cilantro and red onion.
  5. To build each Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack, lightly pack about 1/2 cup of warm rice into a ring mold or small bowl placed on the serving plate.
  6. Layer a generous spoonful of the avocado, cilantro, and red onion mixture on top of the rice, pressing gently to keep the stack compact.
  7. Spoon the hot honey lime chicken over the avocado layer. Carefully lift the mold straight up to reveal the stacked layers.
  8. Repeat with remaining ingredients to create 4 stacks. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

For the cleanest restaurant-style Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack, use a ring mold or a small bowl lined with plastic wrap and press each layer firmly before unmolding.