Layered Dish (Printable Version)

A brightly layered combo of lime-marinated chicken, fluffy cilantro-lime rice, and creamy avocado. Sweet, tangy, and rich flavors tied together in one dish.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken Ingredients

01 - 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
02 - Salt and pepper as needed
03 - 1 teaspoon lime peel, grated
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
05 - 1/4 cup natural honey
06 - 1 pound chicken breasts, no skin or bones

→ Ingredients for the Rice

07 - A pinch of salt
08 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
09 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
10 - 1 cup cooked rice, white or brown

→ Avocado Topping

11 - Dash of salt and pepper
12 - 1 spoonful lime juice, freshly squeezed
13 - 2 avocados, perfectly ripe, sliced

# Steps:

01 - Mix the honey, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss the chicken in the mixture to soak up the flavors. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes to marinate.
02 - Heat a skillet or grill on medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken on both sides for about 6-7 minutes each, or until it's done and no pink is left in the middle. Once cooked, take it off the heat and let it rest a bit before slicing.
03 - Combine the cooked rice with cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir it up until everything blends together.
04 - In a bowl, gently toss your avocado slices with lime juice, salt, and pepper. This keeps them fresh and looking good.
05 - Start with the cilantro lime rice as a base on the plate. Add some sliced chicken on top, followed by the avocado. If you have extra honey-lime mixture, pour it over everything.
06 - Serve it up right away and enjoy the bright, fresh mix of flavors!

# Notes:

01 - To add some heat, throw in a pinch of chili flakes or some minced jalapeño to the chicken marinade.
02 - You can enjoy this dish either hot or chilled, so it's awesome for planning meals ahead.
03 - Make it even heartier by mixing in some black beans or adding corn to the rice.
04 - Want deeper flavors? Let the chicken marinate overnight in the fridge, up to 24 hours.

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