Cilantro Chicken with Rice

Elevate your dinner game with this vibrant Cilantro Chicken with Rice recipe, a perfect blend of zesty, earthy, and aromatic flavors. Tender, golden-seared chicken thighs are simmered in a fragrant cilantro-lime sauce infused with cumin and garlic, creating layers of irresistible taste. Paired with fluffy long-grain white rice, this meal is not only hearty but also incredibly satisfying. Ready in under an hour, this one-pan wonder makes weeknight cooking a breeze while delivering a restaurant-quality dish. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and serve this cilantro lime chicken with rice for a meal that’s sure to impress your family or guests!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 cup Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 cup Long-grain white rice
• 2 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken thighs with salt and ground black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the ground cumin and cook for 30 seconds to release its aroma.

Step 5

Deglaze the skillet by adding the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the chopped cilantro and lime juice into the skillet. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over them. Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer in the cilantro-lime sauce for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).

Step 8

While the chicken is cooking, rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Step 9

In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is fully absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Step 10

To serve, plate each portion of rice and top with a piece of cilantro chicken. Spoon extra sauce over the top for added flavor. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1749.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2039.8

Total Fat 105.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 850.5mg	0%
Sodium 3098.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 3.9g
Protein 189.1g	0%

Vitamin D 47.6IU	0%
Calcium 359.5mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 3199.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.0%

Protein: 37.5%

Carbs: 15.5%