Cilantro Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa & Coconut Rice

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Meals Made Easy by Tayler DiGiacomo

Cilantro Lime Chicken

Servings: 6 | Prep & Cook: 3 hours (includes marinating)

Ingredients

  • 2¼ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 4 oranges (zest and juice)
  • 4 limes (zest and juice)
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 1½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Zest 1 tsp each of orange and lime. Juice oranges (¾ cup) and limes (⅓ cup). Whisk all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Reserve ½ cup for later and place in a ziploc bag.
  2. Trim chicken, pound to even thickness. Place in bag with marinade. Refrigerate 2-6 hours, flipping halfway.
  3. Preheat grill to 450°F. Grill chicken 10-12 minutes until 165°F internal temperature, flipping halfway and brushing with reserved marinade.
  4. Place over coconut rice and top with mango-avocado salsa.

Mango Salsa

Servings: 6 | Prep: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups diced ripe mango
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1½ Tbsp finely diced jalapeño
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 limes (zest and juice)
  • 1½ Tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Dice all fruits and vegetables into small, even pieces.
  2. Zest and juice the limes.
  3. Combine everything in a bowl.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Coconut Rice

Servings: 6 | Prep & Cook: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups jasmine rice, rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt

Directions

  1. Rinse rice until water runs clear.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a pot over medium heat.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
  4. Simmer covered for 18 minutes.
  5. Check if liquid is absorbed (may need 2-4 more minutes).
  6. Remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes.
  7. Fluff with fork and serve.

Leftover Ideas

  • ⚡ Instant Pot alternative: Want burrito bowls without marinating and grilling? Try Elizabeth's Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls — one pot, 30 minutes, same Chipotle-style flavor
  • Turn leftover cilantro lime chicken into Chicken Burrito Bowls
  • The mango salsa is great on tacos or with chips the next day
  • Shredded extra chicken freezes well for quick meals