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 -

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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.