Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Savory Brown Rice


Cilantro-Lime Chicken
Ingredients:
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 chicken breasts, 1in cubes
  • 1/4 cup of Cilantro-Lime Dressing  
Directions:
  1. Marinate chicken in cilantro-lime dressing for at least 1 hour but for no more than 4 hours.
  2. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute until golden.
  3. Add the chicken, cook on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden-brown and the insides are cooked.
Makes 2 servings

Savory Brown Rice
Ingredients:
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 1 3/4 cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth (can substitute for water)
  •  2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • (optional) 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Directions:
  1. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until golden. Add the uncooked rice and saute for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 30 minutes. Add the spices. 
Makes 6 servings

Enjoy! 

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