Cilantro Lime Beans and Rice
Everything you love about hearty beans and rice with a perfect hint of southwest flavors.
Ingredients
- 4-6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup white rice
- 1½ cups water
- 1½ teaspoon chicken boullion
- olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ C. cilantro chopped
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- Juice of one lime
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the chicken in a large pan with olive oil until it is golden brown on both sides, or 3-5 minutes a side.
- Take the chicken out and add the rice to the pan.
- Toast the rice until it is golden brown as well.
- Add the water, bouillon, and garlic.
- Stir together and bring to a boil.
- Add the chicken on top of the rice and then cover and simmer for 28-30 minutes until the rice is tender.
- After the rice is done, stir in the black beans, cilantro and lime juice.
- Serve with the chicken on top of the rice.