Description
Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice Bowl is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the essence of fresh ingredients to your table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken marinated in zesty lime juice and fragrant cilantro, served over fluffy jasmine rice. Perfect for gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, this bowl is sure to impress with its colorful presentation and delicious taste. Plus, it’s customizable to suit any palate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice: Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear. Combine rice with double the volume of water or broth in a pot. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble bowls: Fluff rice with a fork, layer into bowls, top with sliced chicken, additional cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg