Description
A vibrant and easy-to-make meal prep recipe featuring tender honey lime glazed chicken breasts stacked over fluffy rice and ripe avocado slices, creating a flavorful and nutritious dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (Use thighs for juicier option)
- 1/4 cup Honey (Cook until bubbly for best flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (Fresh juice is optimal)
- To taste Seasonings (salt, pepper, etc.) (Adjust according to taste)
Rice
- 1 cup Rice (Brown rice for extra fiber or quinoa for lower-carb option)
Additional
- 2 pieces Avocado (Select ripe but firm avocados for slicing)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Make Glaze and Cook Chicken: Mix honey and fresh lime juice to create the glaze. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken breasts approximately 6-7 minutes per side. During the last minute of cooking, brush the chicken with the honey-lime glaze to caramelize and enhance flavor.
- Cook Rice: Prepare the rice according to package instructions, using brown rice for added fiber or quinoa for a lower-carb option. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and season lightly with salt to taste.
- Slice Avocado: Just before assembling the dish, slice the ripe but firm avocados to keep them fresh and prevent browning.
- Assemble Stack: Using a ring mold, layer the cooked rice first, then the glazed chicken on top, and finally arrange the avocado slices. Drizzle with additional lime juice for brightness and serve immediately.
Notes
- Using chicken thighs instead of breasts will yield a juicier dish.
- Cooking honey until bubbly before adding produces a deeper, caramelized flavor.
- Fresh lime juice enhances the brightness and freshness of the glaze and final drizzle.
- Slicing avocado just before assembly prevents browning and preserves texture.
- Rice can be substituted with quinoa for a gluten-free and lower-carb variation.
