Chicken

Chili Rubbed Chicken with Coconut Rice & Mango Salsa

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Drescription

This recipe is great for meal prep. Divide the salsa, rice and chicken among 4 food-storage containers and you've got 4 days of ready-made meals in your fridge.

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
  • ⅔ cup short-grain brown rice
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 large mango, diced (see tip)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ medium red onion, diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Combine coconut milk, rice and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, combine 1 tablespoon oil, chili powder, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and rub with the spice mixture. Bake, flipping once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes. Let rest for 15 minutes, then slice or chop.
  4. Combine mango, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Serve the chicken and salsa with the rice.

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