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Garlic Chicken and Rice Bowl with Tomato Salsa

Tender seared chicken thighs over fluffy basmati rice, topped with a fresh diced tomato, garlic, and lime salsa.

Garlic Chicken and Rice Bowl with Tomato Salsa

Total

45 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 lb, boneless Chicken thighs
  • 1 cup, dry Basmati rice
  • 1 cup, drained Canned diced tomatoes
  • 4 cloves, minced Garlic
  • 1/2 diced Yellow onion
  • 2 tbsp Avocado oil
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 juiced Lime
  • 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse basmati rice and cook according to package directions with a pinch of salt.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and golden. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.

  4. 4

    In a bowl, combine drained diced tomatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt to make the salsa.

  5. 5

    Divide rice between two bowls, top with sliced chicken, and spoon the fresh salsa over the top.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

610

31% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein42 g
Carbohydrate62 g
Fat19 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium760 mg

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