Chili Lime Chicken and Rice

This Chili Lime Chicken and Rice is a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights! It’s packed with flavor, and the rice makes it a complete meal. Plus, it’s very budget-friendly!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• Family-friendly: This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights! It’s packed with flavor, and the rice makes it a complete meal.
• Budget-friendly: This recipe is easy on your pockets with the main ingredients being rice and chicken!
• Quick and easy: This recipe is quick and easy to make, and it’s ready in just 30 minutes and you will only need 1 pan!
• Meal-prep: This recipe can easily be meal-prepped for the week ahead.

Ingredients for Chili Lime Chicken and rice recipe

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Olive oil, vegetable oil, or butter
• Chili powder
• Chili lime seasoning (ok if you don’t have)
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Smoked paprika
• Cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
• Chicken broth or chicken stock
• Limes
• Fresh parsley or cilantro for topping
• White rice: jasmine or long grain will work

How to make chili lime chicken and rice

1. Season your chicken breasts: season with chili lime seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
2. Heat up pan/skillet: Melt some butter or olive oil in a pan set to medium heat and cook the seasoned chicken until cooked thoroughly.
3. Remove the chicken: set it aside on a plate
4. Add in the rice: Leave in the let over seasoning from cooking the chicken. Add in a bit more of the above seasonings for extra flavor.
5. Pour in chicken broth and lime juice: Stir
6. Add chicken back: Place cooked chicken on top of the rice and broth.
7. Cover and cook until water is gone and rice is done.
8. Serve: Top with sliced limes, a squeeze of lime juice, and fresh cilantro
9. Enjoy!

Substitutes and variations

1. If you don’t have chili lime seasoning, you can use regular lime juice and zest, or you can use lemon juice and zest.
2. You can use any type of rice that you like for this recipe. I prefer white rice, but brown rice or even quinoa would work.
3. You could also add in some vegetables to this recipe, such as chopped bell peppers or corn.
4. If you don’t have fresh parsley or cilantro, you could use dried herbs.
5. Replace the chicken with shrimp for a seafood version of this dish. Make it vegan by omitting the chicken and using mushrooms or cauliflower.

How to store chili lime chicken and rice?

This recipe can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge for 3-7 days, or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat on the stove over low heat until warmed through.

You could also meal prep this recipe by portioning it into individual containers. Simply reheat before eating.