Chili Lime Chicken Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
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6 chicken thighs without skin and bones (or 4 chicken breasts flattened out evenly)
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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3 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Other Ingredients
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2 1/4 cups chicken stock
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1 lime, squeezed (serve more lime slices on the side)
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1 cup of uncooked plain white rice
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A couple of spoons of vegetable oil
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Fresh cilantro to sprinkle on top
# Instructions:
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Stir chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper together. Use half for the chicken, and save the leftover mix.
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Warm up oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each side of the chicken for around 3-4 minutes until it browns. Take it out of the skillet.
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Add the rice, chicken stock, lime juice, and the rest of the seasonings into the skillet. Stir well, then place chicken over the mixture.
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Cover the skillet and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, or until all the liquid disappears. Stir rice, sprinkle cilantro, and add fresh lime juice before eating.
# Notes:
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Both chicken thighs and breasts work fine
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Last updated November 13, 2019