Honey Lime Chicken and Avocado Rice Stack (Quick + Healthy!)
A bright, satisfying stack of tender honey-lime chicken, creamy avocado, and lime-seasoned rice. This healthy chicken and rice recipe is perfect for high-protein, low-carb dinner meal prep or a quick nutritious weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp honey
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cubed
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- 1–2 ripe avocados, mashed
- Juice of ½ lime
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice and zest, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add cubed chicken. Toss to coat. Cover and marinate 15–30 minutes in fridge.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add the marinated chicken and sear undisturbed for 2–3 minutes. Stir and cook 6–8 minutes more until internal temp reaches 165°F. Let it rest.
3. Fluff warm cooked rice with a fork. Stir in lime juice, a pinch of salt, and cilantro if using. Keep warm.
4. In a bowl, mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Don’t overmix—you want creamy with texture.
5. Using a ring mold or ramekin on your plate, layer rice, then avocado, then chicken. Press gently, then lift the mold. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make it vegetarian by swapping chicken with sautéed mushrooms or crispy tofu.
Great for meal prep: layer in jars and store for up to 3 days.