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Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Zesty Lime Chicken, Black Beans, And Rice

Recipe

Zesty Lime Chicken, Black Beans, And Rice

dinnerGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeShellfish-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-Free

Ingredients

  • bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs4
  • salt0
  • pepper0
  • olive oil2 tablespoon
  • onion½
  • uncooked white rice7 oz
  • garlic4 clove
  • chicken broth1½ cups
  • black beans1 can
  • chopped fresh cilantro½ cup
  • lime1

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Place the chicken thighs in the pan, skin-side down, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until skin is golden brown.

  4. 4

    Flip the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from the pan.

  6. 6

    Add the onion to the same pan and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add the rice, stir to coat in the oil, and toast for 3 minutes.

  8. 8

    Add the garlic, then pour in the chicken broth.

  9. 9

    Place the chicken, skin-side up, on top of the rice.

  10. 10

    Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender.

  11. 11

    Remove the chicken from the pan and stir in the black beans, cilantro, and lime juice.

  12. 12

    Serve the chicken over the rice, garnished with more cilantro.

  13. 13

    Enjoy!

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Nutrition (per serving · serves 4)

418calories
37gProtein
48gCarbs
8gFat
Fiber0g
Sugar2g

Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.