WW Mediterranean Rice Stack

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The WW Mediterranean Rice Stack with honey-lime chicken & avocado is a delicious dish to make, especially for those who want low WW points and calories in their diet. You can make this satisfying and fulfilling dish in 35 minutes. This recipe uses cauliflower rice and cooking spray, which helps in cutting down calories rather than the traditional version of the dish, which uses olive oil and brown rice. The honey-lime chicken & avocado is delicious, quick, and nutritious. This recipe combines avocado, chicken, honey-lime sauce, and cauliflower rice. It does not compromise on taste and health while giving you low WW points and carbs at the same time.

STATS:

  • Caloric count: 230 kcal
  • Prep time: Fifteen minutes
  • Serving size: 1 stack
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Cook time: 20 minutes
  • Total duration: Thirty-five minutes
  • Course: Main
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 4

EQUIPMENT:

  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Ring mold (optional for stacking)
  • Small whisk
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowls
  • Grill pan

INGREDIENTS:

FOR CHICKEN MARINADE:

  • 1 lb of chicken breast (skinless, boneless & fillet sliced)
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tbsp of honey
  • One tsp of dried oregano
  • Two tbsp of fresh lime juice
  • ½ tsp of paprika
  • 2 cloves of minced garlic
  • Salt & pepper to taste

CAULIFLOWER RICE BASE:

  • Three cups of cauliflower rice
  • 1 tbsp of chopped parsley
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tbsp of lime juice
  • Salt to taste

FOR AVOCADO LAYER:

  • One large diced avocado
  • 1 tbsp of lime juice
  • One tbsp of chopped red onion
  • 1 tbsp of chopped tomato
  • Salt & pepper to taste

FOR HONEY-LIME DRIZZLE:

  • 1 tbsp of honey
  • One tbsp of lime juice
  • ½ tsp of Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp of warm water (to thin)

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKEN BREAST:

  • This ingredient consists of lean protein. You may also use grilled tofu or turkey breast as a substitute.

COOKING SPRAY:

  • This is helpful in keeping the dish oil-free and light rather than using oil.

CAULIFLOWER RICE:

  • It is the base of the recipe, and it is low in carbs and calories. For an alternative, use quinoa rice.

HONEY:

  • It balanced the lime flavor with its sweetness. For a substitute option, you may consider using maple syrup.

LIME JUICE:

  • This makes the flavor bright. For an alternative option, use lemon juice.

AVOCADO:

  • It contains healthy fats and also adds creaminess to the dish. For an alternative, use hummus.

INSTRUCTIONS:

MARINATE & COOK CHICKEN:

  1. Make a mixture of honey, oregano, salt, pepper, lime juice, garlic, and paprika in a bowl.
  2. Take the cooking spray and spray it on the chicken, and then marinate the chicken with the mixture.
  3. Set it aside for fifteen to thirty minutes.
  4. Heat up the grill pan with some cooking spray on it.
  5. Cook the marinated chicken for four to five minutes on both sides till it transforms golden and properly cooked.
  6. Remove the chicken, rest it for some time, and then slice thinly.

MAKE CAULIFLOWER RICE:

  1. Spray some cooking spray on the pan and add the rice.
  2. Pan-fry it for about five to seven minutes until tender.
  3. Include and stir in lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and parsley, and then remove from the flame.

MAKING AVOCADO MIXTURE:

  1. Add pepper, salt, tomato, onion, lime juice, and diced avocado to a bowl and mix gently.

MAKING HONEY-LIME DRIZZLE:

  1. Take another bowl and whisk Dijon mustard, lime juice, honey, and warm water together.

ASSEMBLING:

  1. Use a ring mold on a plate and add a single layer of rice.
  2. Include the chicken slices on top.
  3. Pour some avocado mixture on it.
  4. Then drizzle the honey-lime sauce.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Pair this dish with a light chickpea salad.
  • Serve this amazing dish with sparkling lemon water.
  • To get extra Mediterranean flavor, add a sprinkle of chilli flakes.

TIPS:

  • Keep the cauliflower rice a bit firm when cooking; try not to overcook.
  • To achieve a deep Mediterranean flavor, include a pinch of cumin.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Keeping the honey-lime drizzle and avocado topping fresh, refrigerate the rice and chicken separately in tight containers for three days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze chicken and rice for 2 months. Thaw both of them, and heat up gently before you assemble and serve.

FAQs:

Will it be okay to use frozen cauliflower rice?

  • Thaw the frozen rice and cook according to the directions.

How to prepare this dish with vegan ingredients?

  • You can utilize maple syrup and grilled tofu to make this a vegan dish.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 230 kcal
Net carbs: 14 grams
Iron: 1.5 milligrams
Total carbs: 18 grams
Vitamin A: 870 IU
Fiber: 4 grams
Calcium: 55 milligrams
Protein: 27 grams
Serving size: 1 stack
Sodium: 260 milligrams
Serving: 4
Potassium: 690 milligrams
Weight Watcher Points: 3 points