Sheet Pan Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice
Serves 430 mins prep
A flavorful sheet pan meal combining marinated chicken, jasmine rice, and a zesty cilantro lime sauce for a satisfying and easy dinner.
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What you need
tbsp honey
tbsp olive oil
tsp red pepper
cup jasmine rice
clove garlic clove
tbsp ground cumin
tbsp paprika
cup broccoli
bunch fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Chop broccoli, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Cut the chicken thighs into quarters, trimming excess fat. 2. Preheat oven to 400F and line a large baking sheet with foil. 3. In a bowl, combine chicken, 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, juice from 2 limes, garlic, seasonings, and 1 tsp red pepper flakes. Marinade for 30 min. 4. Add broccoli, tomatoes, onion, and chicken to pan. Bake for 20-25 min until chicken is no longer pink inside. 5. Make the sauce by blending avocado, yogurt, 1 tbsp minced garlic, honey, 1/4 cup cilantro, juice from 1 lime, 1/4 tsp salt in a processor. Add olive oil or water if thick. 6. For the rice, add water and rice to a saucepan with 1 tsp olive oil, bring to boil, cover, and reduce heat. Cook for 15 min. 7. Stir in 1 tsp garlic, 0.5 cup cilantro, juice from 1 lime, 1 tsp lime zest, and 1 tsp red pepper flakes.