Description
Protein-rich chicken tenderized with zesty lime-cilantro marinade served over chewy brown rice and steamed broccoli. Perfect for healthy, ready-to-eat meals.
Ingredients
Chicken Breasts
Uncooked Brown Rice
Baby Broccoli
Jerky Lime Juice
Fresh Cilantro
Jalapeño Pepitas
Olive Oil
Garlic Cloves
Instructions
Wash chicken and pat dry. Grate lime zest into bowl. Add 2 tbsp lime juice, olive oil, ½ cup chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and jalapeño pepitas to mixture
Submerge chicken in marinade. Seal in ziplock bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 12 hours.
Rinse brown rice. Combine with 2 ½ cups water and ½ tsp salt in a pot. Simmer covered for 35-45 minutes until tender.
Steam broccoli florets in a pot. Add ½ inch water to the pot, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Notes
Marinate longer for deeper flavor
Use quinoa or brown rice pasta as alternative
Omit jalapeño for mild heat
Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meal (approx. 10 oz)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 110mg