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Sliced cilantro lime chicken breast over jasmine rice with fresh avocado slices
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Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado and Jasmine Rice

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 large ripe avocado, sliced

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add jasmine rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
  • Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish and coat with half of the prepared marinade; let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove chicken from the skillet and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into uniform strips.
  • Fluff the cooked jasmine rice with a fork. Serve the sliced chicken over a bed of rice, garnish with avocado slices, and drizzle with the remaining reserved marinade.