Description
Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice is a vibrant one-pan dish that combines zesty flavors and wholesome ingredients in just 30 minutes. This delightful recipe features tender chicken breasts marinated in fresh lime juice and cilantro, paired with fluffy rice infused with aromatic garlic. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s an easy-to-make meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop garlic and cilantro.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika, then cook for 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then add rice to toast slightly.
- Add chicken broth and lime juice; bring to a boil while scraping any browned bits from the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and let simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
- Fluff rice with a fork, stir in cilantro, serve hot, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg