Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken 5 Ways
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 lb. chicken breast -; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder -; 1/2 tsp. cumin -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1/3 c. chicken stock -; 2 tbsp. lime juice -; 1 tbsp. honey -; 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving -; Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes -; 2 tbsp. mayonnaise -; Squeeze of lime juice -; 1 tbsp. Chopped cilantro -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 4 heart of romaine leaves -; 2 c. cooked brown rice -; 2 tbsp. lime juice, divided -; 1 tbsp. Chopped cilantro -; Hot sauce, for drizzling -; Sour cream, for drizzling -; 1/2 c. Shredded Monterey Jack -; 1/2 c. black beans -; 2 c. cooked rigatoni -; 1 c. salsa verde -; 1 c. black beans -; 1/2 c. halved cherry tomatoes -; 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack -; Fresh cilantro, for garnish -

Ingredients for - Cilantro Lime Chicken 5 Ways

1. 2 lb. chicken breast

2. 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

3. 1/2 tsp. cumin

4. Kosher salt

5. Freshly ground black pepper

6. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

7. 1/3 c. chicken stock

8. 2 tbsp. lime juice

9. 1 tbsp. honey

10. 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving

11. Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

12. 2 tbsp. mayonnaise

13. Squeeze of lime juice

14. 1 tbsp. Chopped cilantro

15. Kosher salt

16. Freshly ground black pepper

17. 4 heart of romaine leaves

18. 2 c. cooked brown rice

19. 2 tbsp. lime juice, divided

20. 1 tbsp. Chopped cilantro

21. Hot sauce, for drizzling

22. Sour cream, for drizzling

23. 1/2 c. Shredded Monterey Jack

24. 1/2 c. black beans

25. 2 c. cooked rigatoni

26. 1 c. salsa verde

27. 1 c. black beans

28. 1/2 c. halved cherry tomatoes

29. 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack

30. Fresh cilantro, for garnish

31. 2 c. shredded romaine

32. 1/3 c. black beans

33. 1/2 c. halved cherry tomatoes

34. 1/4 c. Shredded Monterey Jack

35. Juice of 1/2 a lime

36. 1 c. shredded romaine

37. 1/4 c. Pico de Gallo

38. 1/4 c. black beans

39. 1/4 c. Shredded Monterey Jack

40. 1 avocado, halved and pitted

How to cook deliciously - Cilantro Lime Chicken 5 Ways

1 . Stage

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sprinkle both sides of each chicken breast with cumin and garlic powder, then season with salt and pepper.

2 . Stage

Add chicken to skillet and cook until golden and mostly cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet.

3 . Stage

Add chicken stock, lime juice, and honey. Bring mixture to a simmer then stir in cilantro and red pepper flakes. Add chicken back to skillet and cook until the chicken is completely cooked through, about 3 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes, then chop chicken into small pieces or shred. See variations below.

4 . Stage

Chicken Salad: Chop chicken breast into small pieces, then transfer to a small bowl. Add mayonnaise, lime juice and cilantro and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve on romaine leaves.

5 . Stage

Burrito Bowl: In a medium bowl, combine rice, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and cilantro. Stir, using a fork, to fluff. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, remaining lime juice and hot sauce. Serve with sliced chicken, cheese and black beans. Drizzle with sour cream and hot sauce, if desired.

6 . Stage

Pasta Salad: In a medium bowl, combine cooked rigatoni, shredded chicken, salsa verde, black beans, cherry tomatoes and Monterey Jack. Toss until well combined and garnish with cilantro.

7 . Stage

Chopped Salad: In a medium bowl, combine chopped chicken, shredded romaine, black beans, tomatoes, and Monterey Jack. Toss until well combined and squeeze lime juice all over.

8 . Stage

Stuffed Avocado: In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, romaine, pico de gallo, black beans, and Monterey Jack. Stuff into avocado halves.