Description
A satisfying meal featuring juicy grilled chicken over fluffy rice with a refreshing creamy cilantro drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Creamy dressing (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill over medium heat. Grill the chicken until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- Serve the grilled chicken over a bed of cooked rice, garnished with fresh cilantro. Drizzle creamy dressing over the top if desired.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. Customize with additional toppings like avocado, corn, or black beans.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, rice bowl, grilled chicken, cilantro, healthy meal