Mojito Chicken

Cilantro Cauli-Rice
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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

  1. Combine 2 Tbsp each oil, lime juice, and mint in a shallow pan or bowl. Add chicken, and toss. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook chicken in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 25 to 30 minutes, turning occasionally, or until done.
  3. Toss together pineapple, onion, cilantro, 2 Tbsp oil, 2 Tbsp lime juice, and 1 Tbsp mint. Serve salsa with chicken.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 (10-oz) pkg frozen riced cauliflower
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook cauliflower according to package directions. Stir in cilantro, oil, salt, and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
268
62
330
Fat (g) 16 5 21
Sat. Fat (g) 3 1 4
Protein (g) 22 2 24
Carb (g) 9 5 14
Fiber (g) 1 2 3
Sodium (mg) 384 120 504

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