This easy chicken and rice recipe utilizes fresh lime juice and tender peppers and onions, topped with fresh cilantro. All made in one pot, so clean up is a breeze!
Ingredients
2tbspextra virgin olive oil
juice of 2 limes,(about 4 tablespoons)
zest of 1/2 lime
1tspsugar
1tspcumin
1/2tspsalt
1/8tspblack pepper
1lb.boneless, skinless chicken breasts,cut into 1-inch pieces
1onion,thinly sliced
1red bell pepper,thinly sliced
1green bell pepper,thinly sliced
2pouchesReady Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice
3tbspfresh cilantro,chopped
Instructions
Add 1 tablespoon of oil, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, cumin, salt, black pepper and chicken to a gallon-size resealable bag.
Shake the contents up to evenly combine the marinade with the chicken, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
While the chicken is marinating, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and cook the onions and bell peppers for 10-12 minutes, until soft.
Reserve the vegetables on a plate. Do not wash the skillet.
Microwave the rice according to package directions and set aside.
When the chicken has marinated, reheat the skillet over medium-high heat and transfer the chicken and its marinade into the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until cooked through and the marinade has come to a boil.
Add the reserved vegetables and rice pouches to the skillet. Stir in the chopped cilantro.