Jalapeño-Cilantro Chicken
Lime Rice and Roasted Pineapple
Wine Recommendation
Stella Rosa Pineapple Chili White Wine
Ingredients
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¾ tsp salt, divided
- ¾ tsp pepper, divided
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 (5.3-oz) container plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeno, cut in half
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken with ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes per side or until done.
- Meanwhile, process yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Serve sauce with chicken.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 (20-oz) cans pineapple chunks in juice, well drained
- 6 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 Tbsp lime juice
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread pineapple in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle with sugar. Roast 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through baking, until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Toss with cilantro and lime juice.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
216
|
330
|
546
|
| Fat (g) | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Protein (g) | 24 | 5 | 29 |
| Carb (g) | 2 | 74 | 76 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Sodium (mg) | 412 | 5 | 417 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 1 | 32 | 33 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 9 | 9 |
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