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One Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice

chicken thighs, cilantro, lime and rice in a cast iron.
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A one pot cilantro lime chicken recipe mixed with rice and nutritious veggies makes this the perfect healthy weeknight meal. Top with fresh cilantro, avocado and/or jalapeno for a protein-packed meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • salt + pepper
  • 1 bell pepper, seeded + sliced
  • 8 oz green beans, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch long pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 small white onion (or 1/2 large)
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, thick ends removed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lime, zested + juiced
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • pinch black pepper
  • 1 cup white basmati or jasmine rice
  • Optional toppings: avocado, more cilantro leaves, jalapeno

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  2. Add chicken to pot, sprinkle with salt and pepper and brown on both sides (roughly 3 minutes per side). No need to cook all the way through.
  3. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
  4. Add bell pepper and green beans to pot and cook for 3 minutes.
  5. In a blender combine garlic cloves, onion, cilantro, chicken broth, lime zest + juice, cumin, salt and pepper and blend until smooth.
  6. Add rice to pot with veggies and top with blended sauce. Bring mixture to a simmer.
  7. Once simmering reduce heat to low and add the browned chicken on top and nestle them into the rice.
  8. Cover the pot or skillet immediately and cook for 20-25 minutes or until rice has absorbed all liquid and chicken is cooked through.
  9. Divide into bowls and top with desired toppings.

Find it online: https://www.thehealthymaven.com/cilantro-lime-chicken/