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Honey Lime Chicken & Grilled Mango Quinoa Stack Recipe

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This vibrant Honey Lime Chicken & Grilled Mango Quinoa Stack combines juicy marinated chicken, fluffy quinoa, and sweet grilled mango for a refreshing and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 ripe mango, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced cucumber

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water thoroughly.
  2. Cook quinoa: Add quinoa and water or broth to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  3. Simmer quinoa: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Prepare marinade: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Marinate chicken: Coat chicken breasts with half the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.
  6. Heat grill pan: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Cook chicken: Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  8. Let chicken rest: Let chicken rest before slicing.
  9. Grill mango: Grill mango slices for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly charred.
  10. Dice mango: Dice grilled mango into chunks.
  11. Mix quinoa salad: Fluff quinoa and mix with cilantro, red bell pepper, and cucumber.
  12. Stack quinoa: Stack quinoa in a bowl or plate using a mold.
  13. Top stack: Top with sliced chicken and grilled mango.
  14. Serve: Drizzle remaining honey lime sauce on top and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing helps retain its juices for a more flavorful bite.
  • You can use water or chicken broth to cook quinoa for added flavor.
  • Grilling the mango adds a nice smoky sweetness complementing the lime and honey marinade.

Keywords: Honey lime chicken, grilled mango quinoa, healthy chicken recipe, gluten free chicken recipe, quinoa salad stack

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