Grilled Jalapeño Lime Chicken with Cilantro Rice

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Juicy chicken marinated in zesty lime and spicy jalapeño, grilled to perfection and served over fragrant cilantro-lime rice. This Tex-Mex-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh lime juice, jalapeño for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 25 min Serves 4 Tex-Mex cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1 finely chopped jalapeño, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Step 2: While the chicken marinates, rinse 1 cup long grain white rice under cold water until clear. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups chicken broth to a boil, add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until tender.
  3. Step 3: Remove rice from heat, fluff with a fork, then stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1 teaspoon lime zest for bright flavor.
  4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken is nicely charred.
  5. Step 5: Serve grilled jalapeño lime chicken over cilantro lime rice for a fresh, spicy meal.

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