Honey Lime Chicken & Guacamole Brown Rice Stack Recipe
This Honey Lime Chicken & Guacamole Brown Rice Stack is a vibrant, flavorful dish featuring tender honey-lime marinated chicken breast layered over fluffy brown rice and creamy guacamole. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal, it combines sweet, tangy, and savory elements with fresh herbs and citrus accents for bright, clean flavors.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Mixing, Assembling
- Cuisine: Fusion (Mexican-inspired)
- Diet: Low Fat
For the Honey Lime Chicken
- ½ lb (225 g) chicken breast, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Brown Rice
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp olive oil
For the Guacamole
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp diced red onion
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes
Optional Garnishes
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Sliced green onions
- Lime wedges
- Prepare the Chicken: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken slices in this marinade and let them sit for 10–15 minutes to absorb the flavors. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Brown Rice: Warm the cooked brown rice and season it with olive oil and salt. Use a small round mold or bowl to shape the rice into a compact layer on serving plates for stacking.
- Prepare the Guacamole: In a bowl, mash the ripe avocado and mix in lime juice, diced red onion, minced garlic, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste and fold in optional chili flakes for a bit of heat if desired.
- Assemble the Stack: Place a layer of the shaped brown rice on each serving plate. Top with a generous layer of guacamole, then arrange the cooked honey lime chicken slices on top. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, and lime wedges for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 10-15 minutes for maximum flavor absorption.
- Use ripe avocado for creamy, smooth guacamole.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chili flakes to the guacamole.
- Brown rice can be prepared ahead of time and warmed before assembling.
- This dish is great served immediately but can be chilled for an hour for a more melded flavor combination.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Honey Lime Chicken, Guacamole, Brown Rice, Healthy Dinner, Low Fat, Quick Meal, Mexican Inspired