Cilantro-Lime Chicken
Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice from 2 limes
  • 1 lime, sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Garnish:
  • Sliced lime (optional) Do not use the lime from the marinade.
  • Chopped avocado
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Chopped red onion
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. In a sealable plastic bag or covered casserole dish, mix all ingredients except the chicken and sliced lime.
  2. Add chicken and coat well. If using the sliced lime, lay it on top of the chicken.
  3. Refrigerate for at least an hour or several hours.
  4. Remove from marinade and discard leftover marinade.
  5. Grill, or bake on 375° until done; about 20 minutes.
  6. To plate:
  7. Layer a few pieces of lettuce on the outside edges of the plate (make a circle of sorts, the rice will go inside the circle.)
  8. Place a serving of cooked rice, then black beans on each plate.
  9. Top rice and beans with a portion of chicken.
  10. Top chicken with garnishes of choice.
Recipe by Eat Better Spend Less at https://eatbetterspendless.com/cilantro-lime-chicken/