Description
A vibrant honey lime chicken mango rice stack packed with sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 cup diced mango
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook diced chicken until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes.
- Season the chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper, stirring to coat evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, and lime zest, then pour over the chicken.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken with a glossy glaze.
- In another bowl, combine diced mango, black beans, red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro.
- To assemble, add a layer of rice to a plate or mold, then top with the mango mixture followed by the honey lime chicken.
- Gently press to stack or serve layered in a bowl as desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey Lime Chicken, Mango, Rice Stack