Description
A simple recipe for cooking chicken and rice together in one pan with cilantro and lime flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium bowl, mix the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish large enough for all ingredients. Pour half of the lime mixture over the chicken and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine the rice, chicken broth, and the remaining lime mixture. Pour this rice mixture into the baking dish around the chicken.
- Sprinkle the corn and red onion over the rice mixture.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice has absorbed the liquid.
- Stir in the fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs, but adjust the cooking time slightly to prevent drying.
- Rinse the rice before adding it to the liquid for a less sticky result.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 130
Keywords: cilantro lime chicken, one pan chicken and rice, easy chicken dinner, baked chicken and rice, savory chicken