Mojito Chicken

Cilantro-Lime Rice
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Ingredients

  • 1½ Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1½ Tbsp lime juice, divided
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint, divided
  • ¾ lb bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • ¾ cup chopped pineapple
  • 1 Tbsp chopped red onion
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Combine ½ Tbsp each oil, lime juice, and mint in a shallow pan or bowl. Add chicken, and toss. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. Grill chicken, covered, 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly charred and done, turning after 5 minutes.
  3. Toss together pineapple, onion, 1 Tbsp oil, 1 Tbsp lime juice, ½ Tbsp mint, and cilantro. Serve salsa with chicken.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (3.5-oz) pouch boil-in-bag brown rice
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions. Stir in cilantro, lime zest, salt, and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 2 2
Calories
301
177
478
Fat (g) 18 2 20
Sat. Fat (g) 4 0 4
Protein (g) 25 4 29
Carb (g) 10 38 48
Fiber (g) 1 2 3
Sodium (mg) 396 291 687

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