Description
A vibrant and flavorful Honey Lime Chicken Rice Stack featuring tender chicken glazed in a honey-lime sauce, served over jasmine rice with a sprinkling of tangy feta and fresh herbs. This easy 25-minute meal combines sweet, citrus, and savory elements, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 3 tbsp honey
Serving
- 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the bite-sized chicken pieces generously with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to infuse flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken turns golden brown and is fully cooked through, ensuring tender pieces.
- Add lime and honey: Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and honey, coating the chicken thoroughly.
- Simmer the glaze: Let the chicken simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken develops a glossy, fragrant glaze.
- Assemble the stack: Place a layer of warm cooked rice onto each serving plate or bowl as the base of the stack.
- Top with chicken and garnish: Spoon the honey lime glazed chicken over the rice. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh herbs (parsley and optional cilantro) evenly on top for freshness and brightness.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the meal while warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Use jasmine rice for a fragrant base, or substitute with any white rice you prefer.
- Adjust honey amount to taste if you prefer more or less sweetness.
- Fresh herbs add brightness, but you can omit cilantro if unavailable or undesired.
- To make the meal gluten-free, ensure all ingredients used are certified gluten-free.
- Cook chicken thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
