Honey Lemon Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack!

Honey Lemon Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack — perfect for meal prep or an elevated lunch or dinner.

🍋 Honey Lemon Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack

✅ Servings: 2–4

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes

⏱️ Cook Time: 15–20 minutes

⏱️ Total Time: 30–35 minutes

📋 Ingredients:

For the Honey Lemon Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp honey

• 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Pinch of chili flakes (optional for heat)

For the Rice:

• 1 cup cooked jasmine or basmati rice (or brown rice)

• 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice

• Salt, to taste

For the Avocado Layer:

• 1–2 ripe avocados

• 1 tsp lemon or lime juice

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional: 1 tbsp chopped cilantro or green onion

Toppings (optional but amazing):

• Sliced cucumber or radish

• Microgreens or baby spinach

• Drizzle of sriracha, yogurt, or extra honey-lemon sauce

🔪 Instructions:

1. Marinate & Cook the Chicken

• In a bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, zest, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

• Pour over chicken and let it marinate for 10–30 minutes (longer if you have time).

• Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked.

• Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or dice.

2. Season the Rice

• Mix cooked rice with a splash of rice vinegar or lemon juice and a pinch of salt.

3. Mash the Avocado

• In a small bowl, mash avocado with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional herbs.

4. Assemble the Stack

Use a food ring mold or free-form layer on a plate:

From bottom to top:

1. Layer of seasoned rice

2. Layer of mashed avocado

3. Sliced honey lemon chicken

4. Optional toppings (cucumber, greens, drizzle)

Garnish with extra lemon zest or chopped herbs.

💡 Tips:

• No rice mold? Use a clean measuring cup or ramekin, then gently press and invert onto a plate.

• Great for meal prep — just keep avocado separate until ready to serve.

• Want more heat? Add a few drops of hot honey or sriracha on top.