Meal Kit

Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice with Corn Salsa

Skinnytaste

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 5 oz. Corn Kernels
  • 1 Roma Tomato
  • ½ cup Basmati Rice
  • 1 Lime
  • Info
    2 oz. Sour Cream
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro
  • ½ tsp. Adobo Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    450
  • Carbohydrates
    39g
  • Net Carbs
    36g
  • Fat
    15g
  • Protein
    41g
  • Sodium
    1310mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Small Pot
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Cook the Rice

    Bring a small pot with rice, 1 cup water, 1 tsp. olive oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt to a boil.

    Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 18-20 minutes.

    Remove from burner and set aside covered.

    While rice cooks, prepare ingredients.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Stem and mince cilantro.

    Halve lime lengthwise. Juice one half and cut other half into wedges.

    Core tomato and cut into 1/4" dice.

    Place corn in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until warmed though, 1-2 minutes.

    Pat diced chicken dry, and season all over with adobo seasoning.

  3. 3

    Make the Salsa

    In a mixing bowl, combine corn, tomato, half the cilantro (reserve remaining for garnish), lime juice, 1 tsp. olive oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Cook the Chicken

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and coat evenly with cooking spray.

    Add chicken to hot pan. Stir occasionally until browned all over and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Stir remaining cilantro into rice. Squeeze a lime wedge over rice and stir again. Halve remaining lime wedges.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, placing chicken on rice, and topping with salsa and sour cream. Squeeze remaining lime wedges over chicken to taste. Bon appétit!

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