# Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice

An easy and healthy dish consisting of seasoned chicken breasts cooked in a pan and served over rice with a creamy cilantro lime sauce.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Difficulty: easy
- Diet: low-fat
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 whole jalapeño pepper
- 2 clove garlic
- 1/3 cup cilantro
- 0.5 whole lime
- 1/3 cup fat free plain greek yogurt
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp light cream cheese (optional)
- 2 whole chicken breast
- 1 tsp olive oil
- salt (optional)
- pepper (optional)
- garlic powder (optional)
- chili powder (optional)
- onion powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice

## Instructions

1. Add jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, yogurt, honey, and salt into a blender cup.
2. Blend the mixture until smooth and set aside.
3. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and onion powder after rubbing with olive oil.
4. Cook chicken in a pan over medium heat, covering it with a lid.
5. Serve the cooked chicken sliced over cooked rice and drizzle with the prepared cilantro lime sauce.

## Equipment

- blender
- pan
- tongs

## Tips

- Include the cilantro stems and pack the cup when measuring.
- Feel free to add more cilantro for a stronger flavor.
- You can store the sauce in a container or jar in the fridge.
- Serve with extra cilantro, lime juice, and chili flakes as optional toppings.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=750399868038044
- Creator: Healthy Cook
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8e42d499-ad49-416e-b381-b77d454ed9d9
- Extracted: 2026-10-04

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