5 from 2 votes
Cilantro Lime Chicken Rice Bowls
This super easy, cilantro lime chicken and rice bowl recipe is bursting with the brightest and freshest flavors possible. Boneless skinless chicken breasts are cooked until juicy and served atop a fluffy bed of lime-infused rice and tomatoes. This cilantro chicken rice is perfect for a simple dinner at home!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Marinating Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
612 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast cut in half; lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- sea salt to taste, kosher
- black pepper to taste, Kosher
- 3 lime divided
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups basmati rice
- ½ bunch cilantro chopped and divided
- 1 cup cherry tomato chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a ziploc bag together with the olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and juice of 1 lime. Allow it to marinate for 15-20 min over the counter.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Set aside and allow it to sit for 10 minutes, then slice.
- Add the chicken stock to the skillet and bring to a boil. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze the pan.
- Stir in the juice of the remaining 2 limes and the rice. Reduce the heat and cook for 10 minutes.
- Once all the water was absorbed, remove from heat, and allow the rice to steam, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro and top with the sliced chicken and cherry tomatoes.
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Notes
- Instead of chicken, feel free to use fish, shrimp, or beef.
- Cauliflower rice will work in place of regular rice.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Make the chicken spicy by adding red chili flakes.
- Be sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nutrition Information
Calories
612kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
90g
(30%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
486mg
(20%)
Potassium
935mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
322IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 612
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 612kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 935mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 322IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.