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Honey Lime Chicken Avocado: 10 Flavorful Layers of Delight

Honey Lime Chicken Avocado
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Flavorful honey lime chicken layered with creamy avocado and rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1–1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup liquid honey
  • Fresh juice and zest of 2-3 limes
  • 2–3 ripe Hass avocados, firm enough to hold shape when diced
  • 1.5 cups uncooked jasmine or basmati rice
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of chili powder or smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1.5 cups jasmine rice. Cook with 2.5 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff and cool slightly.
  2. Pat 1-1.5 pounds chicken dry, cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken; cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F/74°C). Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Add 1/4 cup honey, juice of 2 limes, and zest of one lime. Stir constantly and simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Return cooked chicken to skillet, toss gently until coated. Keep warm.
  6. Halve 2-3 ripe avocados, remove pits, scoop flesh, and dice into 1/2-inch cubes.
  7. Gently combine diced avocado with 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, juice of 1 lime, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to avoid mashing.
  8. On plates, use a 3-inch round food ring mold (or free-form). Add approximately 1/2 cup cooked rice, pressing gently.
  9. Spoon approximately 1/2 cup warm honey-lime chicken over rice, spreading evenly and pressing lightly.
  10. Top chicken with 1/4 to 1/3 cup fresh avocado mixture.
  11. Carefully lift the mold. Garnish with extra cilantro and a lime wedge. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust lime and honey for desired sweetness and tanginess.
  • Serve with additional lime wedges on the side.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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