Mediterranean Honey Lemon Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack

🍋 Mediterranean Honey Lemon Chicken & Avocado Rice Stack

📝 Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the Chicken Marinade:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 Tbsp honey

• Juice of 1 lemon (≈2 Tbsp)

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Avocado Rice:

• 1 cup cooked jasmine or basmati rice

• 1 ripe avocado, diced

• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: chopped cilantro or parsley

Toppings / Garnish (optional but recommended):

• Cherry tomatoes, halved

• Crumbled feta cheese

• Red onion, thinly sliced

• Cucumber slices

• Fresh parsley or dill

• Extra drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice

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🔪 Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken (15–30 min)

In a bowl or zip-top bag, whisk together:

• Olive oil

• Honey

• Lemon juice

• Minced garlic

• Dried oregano

• Salt and pepper

Add chicken breasts and coat well. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 15–30 minutes (up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).

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2. Cook the Chicken

• Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.

• Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off.

• Grill or sear chicken for 5–7 minutes per side (or until internal temp hits 165°F / 74°C).

• Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.

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3. Prepare Avocado Rice

While the chicken rests:

• In a bowl, mash or gently mix the diced avocado with lemon juice.

• Stir in the cooked rice, mixing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

• Optional: fold in chopped parsley or cilantro for extra freshness.

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4. Assemble the Stack

Use a food ring mold or go free-form:

1. Base layer: Spoon half the avocado rice into the center of the plate.

2. Middle layer: Add a few spoonfuls of chopped tomato, cucumber, or onion.

3. Top layer: Pile on sliced honey lemon chicken.

4. Garnish: Sprinkle feta cheese, fresh herbs, and an extra squeeze of lemon or olive oil drizzle.

Repeat for second serving.

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✅ Tips & Variations

• Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes or a dash of harissa to the chicken marinade.

• Low-carb option: Swap rice for cauliflower rice or quinoa.

• Meal prep: Marinate chicken ahead, then just sear and stack when ready.

• Add crunch: Top with toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds.