Recipe: Cilantro Lime Chicken BowlsDescription: A fresh and balanced bowl featuring marinated chicken, grains, and vibrant vegetables, topped with a zesty cilantro lime sauce.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 40Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 500 g chicken breast, 2 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon cumin, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 1 cup basmati rice, 2 cup broccoli, 0.25 cup cilantroInstructions: In a bowl, combine the juice of 2 limes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 0.5 teaspoons of cumin, and 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper. Add the chicken, coat well, and marinate for 15 minutes. While the chicken marinates, cook 1 cup of basmati rice according to package instructions. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the marinated chicken, and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest before slicing. In the same skillet, add 2 cups of chopped broccoli and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender. Season with salt to taste. To assemble the bowls, layer cooked rice, sliced chicken, sautéed broccoli, and top with fresh cilantro. Optionally, drizzle extra lime juice for added flavor.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: American, bowl, gluten-free, dairy-freeThis Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 40 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
American
bowl
gluten-free
dairy-free

Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls

A fresh and balanced bowl featuring marinated chicken, grains, and vibrant vegetables, topped with a zesty cilantro lime sauce.

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Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Serves: 4
August 8, 2025
Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
1.1 poundschicken breast
2 tablespoonslime juice
2 tablespoonsolive oil
0.5 teaspoonscumin
0.5 teaspoonsblack pepper
1 cupbasmati rice
2 cupsbroccoli

chopped

0.25 cupscilantro

chopped

Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

In a bowl, combine the juice of 2 limes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 0.5 teaspoons of cumin, and 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper. Add the chicken, coat well, and marinate for 15 minutes.

2

While the chicken marinates, cook 1 cup of basmati rice according to package instructions.

3

Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the marinated chicken, and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest before slicing.

4

In the same skillet, add 2 cups of chopped broccoli and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender. Season with salt to taste.

5

To assemble the bowls, layer cooked rice, sliced chicken, sautéed broccoli, and top with fresh cilantro. Optionally, drizzle extra lime juice for added flavor.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
469
Calories
12.1g
Fat
43.6g
Carbs
44.3g
Protein
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