Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack (High-Protein)
A layered rice stack packed with juicy honey-lime chicken, creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, and protein-rich rice. Great for meal prep or a restaurant-style healthy dinner.
Yield
4 servings
Prep Time
- Prep: 25 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: About 45 minutes
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1½ lb (680g) boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper
Rice Layer
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of ½ lime
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
Optional protein boost:
- mix ½ scoop unflavored protein powder into rice
or - use high-protein rice blend
Avocado Layer
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt
- Black pepper
Fresh Toppings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- Extra cilantro
Optional:
- corn
- jalapeños
- shredded lettuce
Sauce Drizzle (Optional)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- Pinch garlic powder
Whisk until smooth.
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken
In a bowl combine:
- olive oil
- honey
- lime juice
- lime zest
- garlic
- chili powder
- paprika
- cumin
- salt
- pepper
Add chicken and coat thoroughly.
Marinate:
- at least 20 minutes
- ideally 2–4 hours
2. Cook the chicken
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken:
- 5–7 minutes per side
Until internal temperature reaches:
- 165°F / 74°C
Rest:
- 5 minutes
Then dice into small cubes or slices.
3. Prepare the rice
In a bowl mix:
- cooked rice
- Greek yogurt
- lime juice
- cilantro
- salt
The yogurt makes the rice creamier and adds protein.
4. Make the avocado layer
Mash avocados lightly with:
- lime juice
- salt
- pepper
Keep slightly chunky for texture.
5. Prepare toppings
Dice:
- tomatoes
- cucumber
- onion
Set aside.
Assemble the Rice Stack
For clean layers, use:
- a ramekin
- measuring cup
- food ring mold
Layer order
- Rice
- Avocado
- Chicken
- Fresh toppings
Press gently between layers.
Carefully lift the mold.
6. Finish
Drizzle with yogurt lime sauce.
Top with:
- cilantro
- extra lime wedges
Approximate Nutrition (per serving)
Depends on exact ingredients used.
Estimated:
- Protein: 38–48g
- Calories: 500–650
- Carbs: 35–45g
- Fat: 18–25g
Meal Prep Tips
- Store components separately for freshest texture.
- Chicken keeps:
- 4 days refrigerated
- Rice:
- 4 days
- Avocado layer is best made fresh.
Variations
Spicy Version
Add:
- chipotle powder
- hot sauce
- jalapeños
Southwest Style
Add:
- black beans
- corn
- pepper jack cheese
Low-Carb Option
Replace rice with:
- cauliflower rice
