Description
This one-pan cilantro-lime chicken and rice skillet is a flavorful, wholesome dinner featuring juicy marinated chicken thighs, brown basmati rice, and zesty lime with fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (for chicken)
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- Tiny pinch red pepper flakes
- Zest of 1 fresh lime or lemon
- Juice of 2 fresh limes or lemons
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, pressed
- 1-inch knob of ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (for rice)
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, grated or minced
- 1 cup uncooked brown basmati rice
- 2 2/3 cups low sodium chicken bone broth
- Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
- Zest and juice of 1 fresh lime or lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, lime or lemon juice and zest, pressed garlic, and grated ginger. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor.
- Remove the chicken from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, diced onion, and garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the onion softens.
- Stir in the uncooked brown basmati rice and chicken bone broth. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the rice. Cover and cook over low heat for 15–20 minutes until the rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the zest and juice of 1 lime or lemon and the chopped cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- Use a non-stick or cast iron skillet for best searing results.
- Substitute lime with lemon based on preference or availability.
- Ensure rice is fully cooked before serving; add a splash more broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 30 min to overnight marination)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
