Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Rice:
1 cup cooked white or brown rice
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt, to taste
For the Avocado Layer:
2 ripe avocados, sliced
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for 20–30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F / 74°C). Let rest and slice.
- Prepare rice by combining cooked rice with cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Fluff gently with a fork.
- Toss avocado slices with lime juice, salt, and pepper to prevent browning.
- To assemble the stack, use a ring mold or small bowl: press a layer of rice at the bottom, add avocado slices, and top with sliced chicken.
- Press gently, lift mold, and drizzle any leftover honey-lime sauce or olive oil over the top before serving.
Notes
Use jasmine or quinoa instead of rice for variation.
Grill chicken for a smoky version.
Add chili flakes or sriracha to the marinade for heat.
Top with Greek yogurt, lime aioli, or mango salsa for extra flavor.
Best served fresh — assemble just before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg