Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Cauliflower Rice Stack with Yogurt Sauce

🍽 Serves

4 servings

🛒 Ingredients

🍗 Honey Lime Chicken

• 1½ lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

• Zest of 1 lime

• 1½ tbsp honey

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp chili powder

• ¾ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

🥦 Cauliflower Rice

• 4 cups riced cauliflower (about 1 large head)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp lime juice

• ¼ tsp salt

• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

🥑 Avocado Layer

• 2 ripe avocados, diced

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• Pinch salt

• Optional: 1 tbsp finely diced red onion

🥣 Creamy Yogurt Sauce

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small garlic clove, finely grated

• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1–2 tbsp water (to thin, if needed)

🌶 Optional Toppings

• Cherry tomatoes, diced

• Jalapeño slices

• Crumbled feta or cotija

• Extra cilantro

• Lime wedges

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken

1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, zest, honey, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Add chicken and coat well.

3. Marinate 30 minutes minimum (or up to 8 hours refrigerated).

2️⃣ Cook the Chicken

Stovetop Method:

• Heat skillet over medium-high.

• Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Grill Method:

• Grill 5–6 minutes per side over medium heat.

Rest 5 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.

3️⃣ Prepare the Cauliflower Rice

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add cauliflower rice and sauté 5–7 minutes until tender but not mushy.

3. Stir in lime juice, salt, and cilantro.

4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly (important for stacking).

4️⃣ Make the Yogurt Sauce

Whisk together:

• Greek yogurt

• Lime juice

• Olive oil

• Garlic

• Cilantro

• Salt & pepper

Thin with water to reach a drizzle-friendly consistency.

5️⃣ Prepare the Avocado Layer

Gently toss diced avocado with lime juice and salt (and red onion if using).

🏗 Assemble the Stack

For a neat stacked presentation:

1. Place a ring mold (or cleaned tuna can with both ends removed) on a plate.

2. Press a layer of cauliflower rice firmly into the bottom.

3. Add a layer of diced honey lime chicken.

4. Top with avocado mixture.

5. Carefully lift mold.

6. Drizzle generously with yogurt sauce.

7. Add optional toppings.

Repeat for remaining servings.

💡 No Mold Option

Simply layer ingredients in bowls — still delicious!

🥡 Storage Tips

• Store components separately up to 4 days.

• Add avocado fresh to prevent browning.

• Reheat chicken and cauliflower gently before assembling.

💪 Why You’ll Love It

• High protein

• Lower carb

• Fresh, zesty flavors

• Great for meal prep

• Naturally gluten-free