Cilantro Lime Chicken
This quick and easy Cilantro Lime Chicken is perfect for busy weeknights, featuring fresh cilantro and zesty lime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken in the cilantro-lime mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Serve the chicken over the rice, topped with diced avocado.
Notes
Flatten the chicken breast slightly for even cooking. Adjust the amount of lime juice based on taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg