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Lime-Infused Chicken with Cilantro Black Bean Brown Rice

This delicious Lime-Infused Chicken with Cilantro Black Bean Brown Rice combines juicy, tender chicken with brown rice and black beans for a filling and wholesome meal. Loads of fresh lime and cilantro add a zesty kick to every bite!
4
1 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
790
CALORIES
$1.57
PER SERVING
Lime-Infused Chicken with Cilantro Black Bean Brown Rice
Ingredients
11 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Brown Rice
1 cup brown rice
Chicken Broth
3/4 cup chicken broth
Onion
1/2 whole onion
diced
Canned Black Beans
15 oz canned black beans
drained and rinsed
Garlic
4 cloves garlic
minced
Fresh Cilantro
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
chopped
Lime
1 whole lime
juice and zest
Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs
4 whole bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Black Pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
Salt
1 tsp salt
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
12 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
50 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
2
Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
3
In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin side down and cook for about 5 minutes or until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
4
Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
5
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, until translucent.
6
Stir in the brown rice, coating it with the oil and onion mix. Toast the rice for about 3 minutes.
7
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
8
Pour in the chicken broth, then place the chicken thighs back in the skillet, skin side up.
9
Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
10
Remove the skillet from the oven and carefully take out the chicken.
11
Add the chopped cilantro, black beans, lime juice, and lime zest to the rice. Mix until well-incorporated.
12
Serve the chicken over the cilantro black bean brown rice.
Health Info
Macros
108g
CARBS
16g
FAT
53g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
GLUTEN FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
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