Tangy Honey Lime Chicken Stack
A vibrant dish that combines grilled chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy honey lime sauce, served on a bed of rice and topped with avocado and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2–3 limes)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 avocado, sliced (for serving)
- 1 cup cooked rice (for serving)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk the honey, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper together.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill, cooking for 6-7 minutes on one side.
- Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the stack by layering grilled chicken on rice and topping with avocado and cilantro.
Notes
For a little heat, add red pepper flakes to the marinade. Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg