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.

Total
45 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
2
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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
Rinse basmati rice and cook according to package directions with a pinch of salt.
- 2
Season chicken thighs with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 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
In a bowl, combine drained diced tomatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt to make the salsa.
- 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
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 62 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 760 mg |
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