Baked Coconut-Lime Chicken with Cilantro Rice

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Tender chicken marinated in coconut milk and lime juice, baked to juicy perfection and served over fragrant cilantro lime rice. This Caribbean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on, coconut milk, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup coconut milk, 3 tbsp lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 4 chicken thighs and coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove chicken from marinade and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 35-40 minutes until skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, rinse 1 cup long grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to boil, add rice and 1 tbsp olive oil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove rice from heat, fluff with a fork, and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and zest from one lime for brightness.
  5. Step 5: Serve baked chicken thighs over cilantro lime rice, spooning any pan juices over the top for extra flavor.

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