Chicken Breast with Cilantro Lime Rice
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Chicken Breast with Cilantro Lime Rice

Zesty cilantro lime rice topped with a perfectly grilled chicken breast. Fresh, bright, and lean.

430kcalCalories
40gProtein
42gCarbs
9gFat
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
~$3.67 per serving

Ingredients

Chicken breast6 oz (170g)
$2.50
White rice1/2 cup dry (100g)
$0.30
Fresh cilantro1/4 cup, chopped
$0.20
Lime1, juiced and zested
$0.40
Olive oil1 tbsp
$0.20
Garlic powder1/2 tsp
$0.05
Salt and pepperto taste
$0.02
Estimated total$3.67

Chicken breast ~$3.99/lb. Cilantro ~$0.69/bunch. Limes ~$0.50 each.

Instructions

1

Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

2

Cook rice according to package directions.

3

While rice is hot, fold in chopped cilantro, lime zest, and half the lime juice.

4

Heat olive oil in a grill pan. Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until 165F internal.

5

Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice.

6

Serve sliced chicken over cilantro lime rice. Squeeze remaining lime over top.

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