Categories: Meals

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp grated lime peel
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning
• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• Optional toppings: pico de gallo, shredded cheese and sour cream

Directions

1. Bring water, 1 tbsp oil, salt and pepper to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-17 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro, lime peel and juice.

2. Season chicken. In a skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Cook chicken 4 minutes per side.

3. Warm beans in a microwave. To serve, top the rice with beans, sliced chicken and desired toppings.

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