Description
Cilantro Orange Chicken with Rice and Beans is a flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection, served with cilantro-infused black beans and fluffy white rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the chicken thighs and coat them well in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Grill or cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is nicely browned.
- While the chicken is cooking, heat the black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. Stir in half of the chopped cilantro and season with salt to taste.
- Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- To serve, place a scoop of rice on each plate, top with the cilantro black beans, and arrange the sliced chicken on top. Garnish with the remaining cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the marinade or serve with a spicy salsa.
- Substitute quinoa for rice for a healthier grain option, or use cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg