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Citrus Chicken with Bell Pepper Rice

Pan-seared chicken thighs glazed with lime and honey, served over fluffy basmati rice with sautéed bell peppers.

Citrus Chicken with Bell Pepper Rice

Total

40 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken thighs
  • 3/4 cup dry Basmati rice
  • 1 Bell pepper
  • 1/2 Yellow onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tablespoons Lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook basmati rice according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Season chicken thighs with chili powder, cumin, and salt.

  3. 3

    Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through; rest 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Slice bell pepper and onion; sauté in the same skillet 5 minutes, adding minced garlic for the last minute.

  5. 5

    Stir lime juice and honey into the skillet, scraping up browned bits, and spoon over the chicken.

  6. 6

    Serve chicken and peppers over rice.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

560

28% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein38 g
Carbohydrate52 g
Fat18 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar7 g
Sodium640 mg

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