One-Pan Lime Chicken with Cilantro Rice

13 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 40MINS

One-Pan Lime Chicken with Cilantro Rice

It doesn't get any easier than a one-pan meal and this recipe is as simple as it sounds! This effortless meal pairs juicy, tangy chicken thighs with lime-infused cilantro and basmati rice. It can easily feed the entire family and is great as a meal prep idea too.
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It doesn't get any easier than a one-pan meal and this recipe is as simple as it sounds! This effortless meal pairs juicy, tangy chicken thighs with lime-infused cilantro and basmati rice. It can easily feed the entire family and is great as a meal prep idea too.
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Dude That Cookz
Hailing from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Eric Jones shares Southern and homestyle favorites influenced by his roots, focusing on approachable recipes using clean, organic ingredients without compromising flavor. Eric runs Dude That Cookz®, a popular recipe blog, with his wife, Shanna Jones.
https://dudethatcookz.com/

40MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
6
us / metric
Chicken Thigh
6
Chicken Thighs
Smoked Paprika
2 tsp
Smoked Paprika
Dried Cilantro
2 tsp
Dried Cilantro
Onion Powder
1/2 tsp
Onion Powder, divided
Salt
2 tsp
Salt, divided
Ground Black Pepper
2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper, divided
Lime
3
Limes, juiced, zested, divided
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp juice and 2 tsp zest needed
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Butter
2 Tbsp
Butter
Garlic
2 Tbsp
Minced Garlic
Basmati Rice
1 1/2 cups
Basmati Rice
Fresh Cilantro
1/2 cup
Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro
Chicken Stock
3 cups
Chicken Stock

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
377
Fat
11.3 g
Protein
27.9 g
Carbs
40.7 g
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Dude That Cookz
Hailing from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Eric Jones shares Southern and homestyle favorites influenced by his roots, focusing on approachable recipes using clean, organic ingredients without compromising flavor. Eric runs Dude That Cookz®, a popular recipe blog, with his wife, Shanna Jones.
https://dudethatcookz.com/

Author's Notes

After searing your chicken thighs, you may find excess liquid in the pot. You can discard or leave a little behind for added flavor.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Pat the Chicken (6) dry and season evenly with Smoked Paprika (2 tsp), Dried Cilantro (2 tsp), Onion Powder (1/4 tsp), Salt (1 tsp), and Pepper (1 tsp). Drizzle 1 Tbsp of Lime Juice (3) over the chicken.
step 2
Heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a large skillet at medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove chicken from the skillet and set to the side.
step 3
Lower skillet heat to medium. Add Butter (2 Tbsp) and Garlic (2 Tbsp), stirring for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
step 4
Add Basmati Rice (1 1/2 cups), 1/4 cup of lime juice, lime zest, Onion Powder (1/2 tsp), Salt (1 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp). Cook for 1 minute.
step 5
Add Fresh Cilantro (1/2 cup) and Chicken Stock (3 cups). Stir to fully immerse rice in stock. Bring ingredients to a slight boil then slightly reduce the heat to medium-low.
step 6
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet skin side up, cover with lid, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
step 7
Remove from heat and allow the chicken and rice to rest uncovered for 10 minutes.
step 7 Remove from heat and allow the chicken and rice to rest uncovered for 10 minutes.

Tags

Comfort Food
Lunch
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
One-Pot
Rice
Mexican
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