Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for cooking
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- ¼ cup fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt, to taste
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, and minced garlic to make the glaze.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 71°C/165°F).
- During the last 2 minutes, brush the honey lime glaze over the chicken, letting it caramelize. Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- In a bowl, combine cooked rice with coriander and lime juice. Season with salt and mix well.
- Slice the avocados and gently toss with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- To assemble: Place a ring mould or large cookie cutter on a serving plate. Press rice mixture into the bottom as the base layer.
- Layer sliced avocado over the rice, slightly overlapping the slices.
- Top with sliced honey lime chicken, arranging attractively.
- Carefully remove the mould. Drizzle any remaining glaze around the plate. Repeat for additional servings. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Use a thermometer – chicken should reach 71°C/165°F.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Choose ripe avocados – should yield gently to pressure.
- Use a ring mould – tuna tin with ends removed works brilliantly.
- Assemble fresh – just before serving for best presentation.
- Save extra glaze – drizzle around plate for impact.
- Try brown rice – adds more fibre.
- Quinoa works too – for a different base.
- Make components ahead – store separately, assemble fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg