Our Grilled Zesty Cilantro Chicken with Rice and Beans is a modern twist on a classic Mexican favorite, cilantro lime chicken. Using two sauces from one of our favorite Whole 30 condiment companies, Saucy Lips, this easy to make chicken recipe is packed full of nutrients and flavors and comes together in under 30 minutes. Cilantro is commonly combined with chicken for seasoning and in marinades in southwestern, Mexican and Caribbean dishes.
Ease of Making: Medium
Cilantro, also known as coriander, has many health benefits and is great for high blood sugar and type 2 diabetic diets. Although, the seeds, oils and extracts from coriander are so effective at lowering blood sugar that those with diabetes or on diabetes medication should practice caution when using this powerful plant.
Our main protein in this easy cilantro recipe, chicken, is also loaded with nutritional benefits and is more cost effective than most other proteins. Chicken is a lean meat that provides a high amount of protein to help keep bones strong and build muscles. It is also a powerhouse provider of B6, which can help reduce the amount of homocysteine, one of the key components linked to heart attacks. If you’re looking for a heart healthy protein, this is it.
Meal Prep Tips for Grilled Zesty Cilantro Chicken with Rice and Beans
It is healthy to eat rice and beans together because they combine both carbs and proteins while being low in fat. In fact, many people around the world eat this as a tool for survival. While you cannot live off rice and beans for the long term, these dishes do provide a fantastic protein source and 9 amino acids.
How to make black beans and rice:
- Heat oil and saute green onions until translucent
- Add rice and season, stir until rice is fully coated
- Add beans and water
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 20 minutes until rice is cooked
How many cups are in a can of beans:
Our recipe calls for one cup of beans, your average 15oz can of beans hold 1.75 cups of beans drained. So if you’re looking for extra ways to use your beans, try them in a soup, quesadilla, or on a salad.
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Grilled Zesty Cilantro with Rice and Beans
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
Rice and Beans
Instructions
Pre-Cook (Mise En Place):
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