Description
This Honey Lime Chicken Rice Stack with Feta Crumble & Herbs combines tender glazed chicken, fluffy rice, salty feta, and fresh herbs in one bright, satisfying meal. It is quick enough for busy weeknights and easy to customize with your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Zest of 2 limes
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 cups cooked white rice or jasmine rice
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fully cooked. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and honey.
- Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until the chicken is glossy and coated in the honey-lime glaze.
- Divide the warm rice among four plates or bowls.
- Top each serving with the honey lime chicken.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta, chopped parsley, and cilantro, if using.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges, if desired.
Notes
- Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces so it cooks at the same rate.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet. Cook the chicken in batches when needed.
- Zest the limes before juicing them.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Chicken thighs may be used instead of chicken breast.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Keep the feta and herbs separate until serving for the freshest texture.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the brands and serving sizes used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg