Can I use brown rice instead of white rice?

Absolutely! Brown rice works beautifully in this chicken and avocado rice dish — just adjust the cooking time because brown rice takes a little longer.

What if I don’t have fresh lime juice?

Bottled lime juice can work in a pinch, though fresh will really make your chicken with lime and honey sing.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?

Yes! Thighs are juicy and full of flavor. Just slice them thin for faster cooking.

Can I add veggies to the rice?

Totally. Diced carrots, peas, or edamame would be awesome stirred into the rice.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

With a gluten-free soy sauce swap (like tamari), this chicken avocado and rice stack can be completely gluten-free.

Can I meal prep this?

Yes! Make the rice and chicken ahead, slice the avocado fresh before serving, and you’ve got easy lunches or dinners for days.

What if I don't like avocado?

No biggie. You can skip it or sub in a little sour cream, Greek yogurt, or even a fresh tomato salsa.

Can I double the recipe?

Definitely. It’s an easy recipe to scale up if you’re feeding a crowd (or just want extra for leftovers!).

Honey Lime Chicken Avocado Rice Stack 2025

Description

A fresh, flavorful dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Sweet honey lime chicken layered over savory sesame rice and topped with buttery avocado the perfect quick and easy meal for busy nights.

Ingredients

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For the Rice:

2 cups rice

3 cups chicken broth

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

For the Chicken:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup lime juice

1/2 teaspoon grated ginger

For the Avocado:

1 avocado, sliced

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Instructions

In a medium pot, combine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes, until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
While the rice cooks, heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced chicken breasts and cook until lightly browned.
Add honey, lime juice, and grated ginger to the chicken. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes, until the chicken is coated in a sticky glaze.
Slice the avocado.
To assemble, spoon a serving of rice onto a plate, top with honey lime chicken, and arrange avocado slices on top. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle fresh cilantro or green onions over the stack.
You can substitute chicken thighs for an even juicier result.
Leftovers are great for meal prep — just slice a fresh avocado before serving!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stack
Calories: 520kcal
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 730mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 85mg