One Pan Lime Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
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6 chicken thighs (no bones or skin) or 4 chicken breasts, flattened evenly
→ Spices
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3 tsp of chili powder
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1 tsp of smoked paprika
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1 tsp of garlic powder
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1 tsp of onion powder
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A pinch of cayenne pepper
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1 tsp of salt
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1/4 tsp of ground black pepper
→ Additional Items
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2 tablespoons of cooking oil
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Juice from 1 lime (extras for serving)
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Chopped cilantro for garnishing
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1 cup of uncooked white rice
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2 1/4 cups of chicken stock
# Instructions:
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Mix together salt, pepper, cayenne, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle half over the chicken, keeping the rest for later use.
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In a pan on medium heat, warm up the oil. Cook chicken on both sides for around 3-4 minutes each until golden. Take it out of the pan.
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In the same pan, add rice, lime juice, chicken stock, and the leftover spice mix. Stir it all together, then return the chicken, placing it on top.
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Put a lid on the pan and let everything simmer for 20-25 minutes until the liquid is soaked up. Once done, fluff the rice, sprinkle cilantro, and add some extra lime juice before digging in.
# Notes:
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You can use either cut of chicken—thighs or breasts.
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Last updated on November 13, 2019.