Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Brown Rice Power Stack

Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Brown Rice Power Stack

⏱ Time

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Serves: 4

🛒 Ingredients

For the Honey Lime Chicken

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp honey

• Zest of 1 lime

• ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Brown Rice Base

• 1½ cups brown rice (uncooked)

• 3 cups chicken broth (or water)

• ½ tsp salt

• Juice of ½ lime

• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)

For the Avocado Layer

• 2 ripe avocados, diced

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• Pinch of salt

• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

Optional Toppings

• Cherry tomatoes, halved

• Corn (grilled or roasted)

• Black beans

• Red onion, finely diced

• Greek yogurt or sour cream

• Crumbled queso fresco

• Fresh jalapeño slices

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Brown Rice

1. Rinse rice under cold water.

2. Combine rice, broth, and salt in a saucepan.

3. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer 40–45 minutes.

4. Remove from heat and let sit 10 minutes.

5. Fluff with a fork and stir in lime juice and cilantro.

2️⃣ Marinate the Chicken

1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, honey, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, and spices.

2. Add chicken and coat thoroughly.

3. Marinate at least 20 minutes (up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).

3️⃣ Cook the Chicken

Grill method:

• Grill over medium heat 5–7 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).

Stovetop method:

• Heat a skillet over medium heat.

• Cook chicken 6–8 minutes per side until fully cooked.

Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.

4️⃣ Prepare Avocado Layer

• Gently toss diced avocado with lime juice, salt, and cilantro.

🏗️ Assemble the Power Stack

In bowls or meal prep containers:

1. Layer brown rice on the bottom.

2. Add sliced honey lime chicken.

3. Top with avocado mixture.

4. Add optional toppings.

5. Drizzle extra honey-lime sauce or yogurt if desired.

🔥 Meal Prep Tips

• Stores 4 days in the fridge.

• Keep avocado separate until serving for freshness.

• Great for high-protein lunches (about 35–40g protein per serving).