Description
Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice Bowl is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines juicy marinated chicken with zesty lime and fresh cilantro, all served over fluffy rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit dietary preferences. With its colorful presentation and delightful taste, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cups long-grain white or brown rice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix garlic, lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice: Rinse rice under cold water until clear. Prepare according to package instructions.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Rest & chop: Let cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble your bowl: Layer rice in serving bowls, top with sliced chicken and garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg