Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken Rice, a dish that combines juicy chicken marinated in smoky chipotle sauce and served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup smoky chipotle sauce
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and measuring the rice.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp: 165°F).
- Pour the smoky chipotle sauce over the chicken and simmer for 5-10 minutes until well-coated.
- Cook the long-grain rice according to package instructions; fluff gently with a fork when done.
- In a separate pan, sauté diced red onion in a bit of oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Serve rice onto plates, top with sliced chicken, drizzle lime juice, sprinkle cilantro, and enjoy!
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg