Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado and Jasmine Rice
Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado and Jasmine Rice is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With tender chicken marinated in a zesty cilantro-lime mixture, creamy avocado slices, and fluffy jasmine rice, this meal is both satisfying and wholesome. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or looking for a quick weeknight meal, this recipe delivers in taste and ease of preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the jasmine rice in a medium saucepan with chicken broth over low heat for about 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken in half the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the sliced chicken over jasmine rice with avocado slices and drizzle with remaining marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg