Ingredients
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
ΒΌ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
ΒΌ teaspoon pepper
Juice of 1 lime
1 cup uncooked white rice (preferably jasmine or long grain)
2 ΒΌ cups chicken broth
Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1-In a small bowl, combine 3 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ΒΌ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and ΒΌ teaspoon pepper. Season the chicken with half of this mixture, saving the rest for later.
2-Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5-8 minutes per side until browned, then remove it from the pan.
3-Add 1 cup uncooked white rice, the reserved seasoning mixture, 2 ΒΌ cups chicken broth, and the juice of 1 lime to the skillet. Stir everything well to combine.
4-Return the chicken to the pan, placing it on top of the rice. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
5-Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with fresh lime wedges for an extra zing!
Last Step:
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π₯ Pound chicken breasts for even cooking and use a thick skillet to prevent sticking.
π For brown rice, add extra broth and increase cooking time by at least 5 minutes.
βοΈ Store leftovers refrigerated for 5-7 days or freeze chicken and rice separately for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 186 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 828 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 107 mg
