Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2-3 limes)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 avocado, sliced (for serving)
- 1 cup cooked rice (for serving)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will be your marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours for best flavor.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If using a grill pan, lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off. Discard the leftover marinade.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on one side without moving until grill marks form. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
- To assemble the stack, layer slices of the grilled chicken atop a bed of cooked rice. Top with sliced avocado and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side for extra tanginess.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours. Switch out rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for alternative bases.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg