Description
These Fiesta Lime Chicken and Rice Foil Packs are a delicious and convenient meal cooked in foil packets for easy cleanup. Juicy chicken marinated in a zesty lime sauce, paired with flavorful rice and beans, topped with gooey melted cheese, and optional toppings for a fiesta in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- juice of 2 limes
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- juice of 1 lime
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 15-ounce can black beans
- sliced avocado, cilantro, sour cream, tomatoes or salsa, grilled corn (optional toppings)
- 4 slices monterey jack cheese
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, water, oil, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder. Add chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
- Prepare the Rice: Cook rice in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain, then mix in chili powder and lime juice; set aside.
- Assemble the Foil Packets: Lay out four 12-inch foil squares. Divide rice, beans, and marinated chicken among the foil sheets. Seal packets tightly.
- Cook the Packets: Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or grill over medium heat, flipping halfway through.
- Melt the Cheese: Open packets, top each chicken piece with a slice of cheese, and bake or grill briefly until melted.
- Serve: Add desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like avocado, cilantro, or sour cream.
- Ensure foil packets are sealed tightly to retain moisture while cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking or Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil pack
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Fiesta Lime Chicken, Foil Packets, Easy Dinner Recipe, Mexican Chicken Recipe
