🔥 Epic Cilantro Lime Chicken with Fluffy Rice & Fresh Guacamole 🍗🍚🥑
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Servings: 2 | Calories: ~600 per serving
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Cilantro Lime Chicken:
2 boneless chicken breasts 🍗
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
Juice of 1 lime 🍋
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1 tsp paprika 🌶️
½ tsp cumin 🌿
½ tsp salt & black pepper 🧂
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
For the Cilantro Lime Rice:
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice 🍚
2 cups water 💦
½ tsp salt 🧂
Juice of ½ lime 🍋
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
For the Fresh Guacamole:
1 ripe avocado, mashed 🥑
½ tomato, diced 🍅
¼ red onion, finely chopped 🧅
Juice of ½ lime 🍋
½ tsp salt & black pepper 🧂
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
¼ small mango, diced (optional for sweetness) 🥭
👨🍳 Directions:
1️⃣ Marinate & Cook the Chicken: Mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and cilantro. Coat chicken and marinate for at least 10 minutes. Grill or pan-sear for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
2️⃣ Cook the Rice: Rinse rice under cold water. In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil, add rice, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then mix in lime juice and cilantro.
3️⃣ Make the Guacamole: Mash avocado and mix with tomatoes, onions, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Add mango for a sweet twist!
4️⃣ Assemble & Enjoy: Plate the chicken with rice and guacamole. Serve with extra lime wedges for extra zest! 😋
Variations:
✨ Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
✨ Use brown rice or quinoa for a healthier twist.
✨ Add black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor!