Description
Succulent honey lime chicken nestles atop a colorful rice stack, creating a harmonious blend of zesty and sweet flavors. Caribbean-inspired ingredients dance together, promising a delightful meal you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups jasmine or white rice
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
Liquid Ingredients:
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Extra lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic rice foundation by bringing chicken broth to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Infuse the rice with soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic powder, then reduce heat and allow it to simmer gently until tender and liquid is completely absorbed.
- Create a zesty marinade by whisking together honey, freshly squeezed lime juice, grated ginger, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Thoroughly coat the chicken pieces, ensuring even coverage, and let them marinate to develop rich, complex flavors.
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature, creating ideal charring conditions. Carefully place marinated chicken on the surface, cooking each side until perfectly golden and fully cooked, allowing beautiful caramelization to develop.
- Construct an elegant stack by spreading a generous bed of fragrant rice on serving plates. Layer creamy avocado slices atop the rice, then crown with sliced grilled chicken. Enhance the presentation by scattering fresh cilantro and serving with zesty lime wedges to brighten the overall dish.
Notes
- Enhance rice flavor by toasting grains in a bit of oil before adding broth for a nutty, deeper taste.
- Prevent chicken from drying out by using a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F without overcooking.
- Maximize marinade absorption by piercing chicken with a fork before marinating, allowing flavors to penetrate deeper into the meat.
- Keep avocado from browning by brushing with lime juice and adding just before serving to maintain vibrant green color and fresh texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg