Mojito Chicken
Cilantro-Lime Rice
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil, divided
- ¼ cup lime juice, divided
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh mint, divided
- 2 lb bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (or use other chicken)
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 cups chopped pineapple
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Combine 2 Tbsp each oil, lime juice, and mint in a shallow pan or bowl. Add chicken, and toss. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken, covered, 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly charred and done, turning after 5 minutes.
- Toss together pineapple, onion, 2 Tbsp oil, 2 Tbsp lime juice, 1 Tbsp mint, and cilantro. Serve salsa with chicken.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 (8.8-oz) pouches microwavable long-grain rice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp lime zest
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions. Stir in cilantro, lime zest, salt, and pepper.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
268
|
170
|
438
|
| Fat (g) | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Protein (g) | 22 | 3 | 25 |
| Carb (g) | 9 | 37 | 46 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sodium (mg) | 384 | 196 | 580 |
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