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Honey Lime Chicken and Avocado Rice Stack: Fresh, Sweet, and Zesty

Honey Lime Chicken and Avocado Rice Stack

A visually impressive and delicious dish combining honey-lime glazed chicken, creamy avocado rice, and a fresh black bean salsa.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Southwestern
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Honey Lime Chicken
  • 2 large Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, halved horizontally Create 4 thin cutlets.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp Lime Zest
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
Avocado Rice
  • 1 cup Uncooked White or Brown Rice
  • 1.5 cups Water or Chicken Broth
  • 1 large Ripe Avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
Black Bean Salsa
  • 1 cup Black Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup Corn (frozen or canned, drained)
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Diced Tomato (seeds removed)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin

Method
 

Cook Rice and Prepare Salsa
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and water or broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Spread the cooked rice on a plate to cool.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine black beans, corn, red onion, tomato, lime juice, olive oil, and cumin, season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
Sear and Glaze the Chicken
  1. Pat the chicken cutlets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, add honey, lime juice, zest, and garlic to the skillet. Whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
Finish Chicken and Rice
  1. Return seared chicken to the skillet and coat in the glaze. Remove from heat and slice against the grain.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice, diced avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir gently.
Stack and Serve
  1. Place a ring mold in the center of a plate and fill with avocado rice, pressing lightly, then remove the mold.
  2. Top the rice stack with sliced honey lime chicken.
  3. Spoon the black bean salsa over the stack.

Notes

Store components separately; avocado rice will brown after 24 hours. Best to reheat chicken gently to maintain texture.