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Arjun's Lime Chicken Rice

SUBMITTED BY: Shaheen P. 

"Arjun's Lime Chicken Rice is a colorful dish that can be served with chicken, or even by itself, perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon. The piquant flavors blend into the rice perfectly. A delicious and delightful dish, meant for one and all!"
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This recipe has been rated 18 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  8 Hrs 45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • Marinade
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into bite-size pieces
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  • Rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix olive oil, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Toss chicken in marinade, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; cook chicken and set aside. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and cook garlic and onion until translucent. Stir in jalapeno, chopped tomatoes, salt, and turmeric; cook for 2 minutes to soften tomato. Stir in the rice, mixing thoroughly. Stir in half of the lime juice, bay leaves, chicken stock, water, and cooked chicken. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, then cover and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the rice has cooked. Remove from heat, discard the bay leaves; stir in the remaining lime juice and cilantro.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2006 by BEVTHEBROKER 
This recipe was wonderful. However, I made one main change. My husband is not a rice lover,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2006 by CHARITYBOO 
Wow, the texture and flavor of this rice is outstanding. I did not make the chicken that goes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2006 by PurpleAmethyst 
This was simply FANTASTIC! I read the reviews and was a bit skeptical after reading the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2006 by Suzanne G. 
Great dish! I made double the amount, because I wanted to put 2 chicken breasts... and now... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by FirefightersWife 
We loved this and make it weekly. The only thing I do different is add buttermilk to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2006 by LauraW 
All those flavorful fresh ingredients, and this just tastes awful when it's done. I followed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2006 by Andie 
We absolutely loved this recipe. It tasted like we had went out to an Indian Restaraunt. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2007 by adl40 
This was easy to make and was fresh tasting. I substituted turkey for the chicken breasts and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2007 by pinkbubble 
Loved it! will definitely make it again. Thanks for sharing :) MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2006 by royalewcheese 
YUM YUM YUM. I loved this rice. I just didnt know what to serve with it..I tried a... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Arjun's Lime Chicken Rice

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 316

  • Total Fat: 11.1g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg
  • Sodium: 506mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.9g
  • Protein: 11g

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