One Pan Chili Lime Chicken & Rice
One Pan Chili Lime Chicken and Rice is made in one pan with minimal ingredients but is packed with amazing flavor! Your entire family will love this easy 30 minute meal!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- juice of 1 lime plus additional lime wedges for serving
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
- chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 3 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine and season the chicken with half of the seasoning mixture and set the remaining seasoning aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs for 5-8 minutes per side until browned. Remove the chicken from the pan.
- Returning to the same skillet, add 1 cup uncooked white rice, remaining seasonings, 2 ¼ cups chicken broth, and the juice of 1 limethen stir to combine. Return the chicken to the pan on top of the rice. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until the liquid is dissolved.
- Fluff the rice with a fork. Top with chopped cilantro and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
Updated Post on November 13, 2019
Original Post on June 2, 2017
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 828mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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