Description
Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines juicy chicken marinated in a zesty cilantro-lime sauce with fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe not only pleases the palate but also brightens up your dinner table. With its refreshing taste and easy preparation, you’ll find yourself making this delicious meal again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups white or brown rice
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, mix lime juice, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Finish cooking: Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and cook for another 8 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Alternatively, bake at 400°F (200°C) covered with foil.
- Serve: Slice the chicken and serve it over rice, drizzling any remaining marinade on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg