Mojito Chicken
Cilantro-Lime Rice
Wine Recommendation
Sutter Home Chardonnay
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 Tbsp lime juice, divided
- 1½ Tbsp chopped fresh mint, divided
- 1 lb bone-in chicken thighs (or use other chicken)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 cup chopped pineapple
- 2 Tbsp chopped red onion
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Combine 1 Tbsp each oil, lime juice, and mint in a shallow pan or bowl.
- Use paper towels to grip and remove skin from chicken thighs. Add chicken to lime mixture, 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, 1 Tbsp oil, 1 Tbsp lime juice, ½ Tbsp mint, and cilantro. Serve salsa with chicken.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (8.8-oz) pouch microwavable long-grain rice
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ 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 | 3 | 3 | |
| 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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