20-Min Spiced Chicken & Rice with Lime
Tender chicken and fragrant rice cooked together with warm spices in one skillet — ready in under 20 minutes. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime for brightness.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the outside is opaque, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in diced onion, allspice, and cinnamon; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Add rice and stir for 1 minute, then pour in broth and bring to a simmer.
Step 5
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12–14 minutes.
Step 6
Fluff with a fork. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- wooden spoon
- fork
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