A fresh, sweet-tangy, protein-packed stack that’s perfect for meal prep or a light dinner.
⭐ Ingredients
For the Honey Lime Chicken
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2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced or diced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp honey
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2 tbsp lime juice (fresh)
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1 tsp lime zest
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Avocado Rice Layer
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2 cups cooked jasmine rice (warm)
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1 avocado, diced
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1 tbsp lime juice
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1 tbsp chopped cilantro
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Salt to taste
For Assembly
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½ cup corn (fresh or grilled or canned)
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½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
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Optional: diced red onion, extra cilantro, sesame seeds
🍽️ Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
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In a bowl, whisk together: honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
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Add sliced chicken and coat well.
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Marinate 15–30 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the fridge).
2. Cook the Chicken
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and cook 4–6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
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Let rest 5 minutes, then chop if desired.
3. Prepare the Avocado Rice
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Mash half the avocado and mix it into the warm rice.
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Fold in remaining diced avocado, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
4. Assemble the Stack
For a clean, restaurant-style stack, use a metal ring mold, or improvise with a cleaned tuna can with both ends removed:
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Bottom layer: Pack ½–1 cup avocado rice.
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Middle layer: Add corn and tomatoes.
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Top layer: Spoon honey-lime chicken on top.
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Lift the ring mold upward slowly.
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Garnish with extra lime, cilantro, or sesame seeds.
✨ Tips
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For extra flavor, add a splash of soy sauce to the marinade.
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Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice.
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Great served warm or chilled.
❓ Q&A Section
Q1: Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast?
A: Yes! Thighs stay juicier and add more flavor. Just increase cooking time slightly.
Q2: How do I prevent the avocado from browning?
A: Use fresh lime juice and mix well into the rice. You can also cover the rice tightly with plastic wrap touching its surface if making ahead.
Q3: Can this be made ahead for meal prep?
A: Yes. Store chicken, rice, and toppings separately. Assemble when ready. Add fresh avocado right before serving.
Q4: What can I use instead of a ring mold?
A: A cleaned metal can with both ends removed, a ramekin (invert to release), or even a small bowl can work.
Q5: Is the dish spicy?
A: Only if you add chili flakes. It’s easy to keep mild.

