It’s the last week in February (can you believe it?!) and that means the last chicken series post is coming at ya! Today’s dish is something fun to whip up now that some parts of the country is getting warmer. Here in Florida it has been up and down and last week we had a couple gorgeous days in a row. We took full advantage of it and busted out the grill! I really hope you enjoy this recipe!
Tex Mex Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl
I marinated a couple chicken breasts in the same marinade I used in my Best Chicken Tacos, made homemade Spanish rice with it and topped it with my favorites! SO simple!
Spanish Rice
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 5 cherry tomatoes cut in 4ths
- 1 cup long grain white rice rinsed well
- 1/8 cup fresh cilantro rough chop
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon lime juice fresh squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add in the butter and garlic. Cook until fragrant about 30 seconds, add in the tomatoes and saute for 1 minute. Add in the rice and cilantro and let fry in the fat, about 3 minutes stirring occasionally.1 tablespoon salted butter, 1 clove garlic, 5 cherry tomatoes, 1 cup long grain white rice, 1/8 cup fresh cilantro
- Add the water, tomato paste, oregano, paprika, cumin, lime juice, salt and pepper. Stir to combine, let come to a boil. Bring the temperature down to low heat and cook, covered for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes turn off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Serve immediately2 cups water, 1 teaspoon tomato paste, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Step by Step Directions
See, easy peasy! You could of course have the Spanish rice as a side anytime you want as well, it’s super YUM!
Comments & Reviews
Ranee @ Arabian Knits says
Thank you for this real recipe! I so appreciate food made from good ingredients.
Kristina says
Oh yum! And those roll ups look good too. Plenty of tasty food around here! Thanks for linking up to Snickerdoodle Sunday.
Laura@baking in pyjamas says
That looks delicious! Thanks for sharing on Sweet and Savoury Sundays, stop by and share with us again this weekend!
Mila Furman says
I love this soooo very much! I made my Latin rice this week too and this just made me excited to go home and eat it! Adorable blog!
Linda says
I am confused as to the type of rice needed to make The Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl. Sounds so -so good! Thank You
Dana DeVolk says
The rice I used is long grain white rice, thanks for stopping by!!
David Miller says
Lovely combination of flavors here.This recipe sounds fantastic.I look forward to making this.