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Recipes/Quick & Easy/Cilantro-Lime Chicken and Rice
Dinner · Quick & Easy

Cilantro-Lime Chicken and Rice

Naturally gluten-free skillet chicken and rice brightened with lime and fresh cilantro

Prep10 minCook25 minTotal35 min
Cilantro-Lime Chicken and RiceQuick & Easy

Ingredients

4 servings
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Method

01Season 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs with cumin, salt, and pepper.
02Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
03In the same skillet, add 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking 2-3 minutes.
04Stir in 1.5 cups rice, 2.5 cups gluten-free chicken broth, and the juice of 2 limes. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer for 15-18 minutes until the rice is tender.
05Slice the chicken and stir it back into the rice along with 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
06Serve with extra lime wedges.