Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice Bowl
🌿 Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice Bowl
A vibrant, easy dinner with juicy marinated chicken, fluffy lime-infused rice, and fresh cherry tomatoes.
👩🍳 Recipe by: Rena
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Marinate Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Skill Level: Easy
Cuisine: American / Mexican
🛒 Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Kosher sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
Rice & Garnish:
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups basmati rice (or jasmine)
- Juice of 2 limes
- ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or chopped
🥘 Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken:
Add the chicken, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and juice of 1 lime to a resealable bag. Let marinate at room temp for 15–20 minutes. - Cook the Chicken:
Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken for 3–5 minutes per side, or until internal temp reaches 165°F. Remove, rest 10 minutes, and slice. - Make the Rice:
In the same skillet, pour in chicken stock. Scrape the bottom to deglaze. Add juice of 2 limes and rice. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, covered. - Steam:
Once liquid is absorbed, remove from heat and steam rice, covered, for 5 more minutes. - Assemble Bowls:
Stir chopped cilantro into the rice. Top with sliced chicken and cherry tomatoes. Serve warm.
💡 Tips & Substitutions
- Swap the protein: Use fish, shrimp, beef, or tofu.
- Low-carb option: Use cauliflower rice.
- Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeño to marinade.
- Meal prep tip: Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
📊 Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 612
- Protein: 38g
- Carbs: 90g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 486mg
- Vitamin C: 26mg