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If you’re in the market for an easy, family-friendly weeknight meal, look no further than this sensational Cumin Chicken and Rice. In just 30 minutes (using only one pan!!!), you’ll be savoring a symphony of scrumptiousness that’s astonishingly delicious and super satisfying.
Featured comment: Just happened to stumbled across this lovely looking recipe and am so glad I did! Your photos are gorgeous and this is now one of my favorite meals! Pineapple, avocado, and cumin are some of my favorite flavors so this recipe called my name! Yum!!” – Candice
Update: This recipe was originally published in April 2016. I made updates to the article below to include more information about recipe for chicken cumin. Plus, there’s now step-by-step photos showing you *just* how easy this one pan chicken with cumin and rice is to make!
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What is cumin chicken?
Featuring succulent chicken breasts or thighs, kissed by the captivating essence of warming spices and the invigorating zest of lime, this simple chicken recipe with cumin is bursting at the seams with latin-inspired flavors.
The dinner adventure continues with fragrant basmati rice, each grain anointed with the essence of aromatic yellow onions, rich chicken goodness, and the subtle smokiness of green chilies. Best of all, this symposium of textures and tastes takes place in a single skillet, where magic unfolds as these elements meld together.
And let’s not forget the pièce de résistance – a tropical avocado pineapple salsa that elevates this nom-a-licious chicken and rice dish to a whole new level. The velvety richness of avocado intertwines with the tropical sweetness of pineapple, creating a burst of freshness that crowns the culinary masterpiece known as chicken cumin rice.
Why you’ll love this chicken with cumin
If you need more convincing, this cumin chicken dinner is:
- Quick & Easy – You know those nights where it seems like you blink and it’s dinnertime? This easy skillet chicken with cumin and garlic is here to save your hungry bellies. Dinner will be served in just 30 minutes!
- Super Versatile – Cumin chicken rice is great on its own, but can also be served in tacos, burritos, nachos, and more. I have lots more ideas for you below, so keep on reading!
- Easily Customizable – While I love this recipe with cumin just the way it is written, there are tons of ways for you to make it your own. Read on below for lots more chicken and rice seasoning ideas!
Ingredients for cumin chicken recipe
Despite being packed to the brim with bright, zesty flavor, this cumin chicken with rice requires just a few easy-to-find ingredients. Here’s what to grab:
Cumin marinade
Want to set Future You up for success? Marinate the chicken in a freezer-safe zip-top bag, then toss it in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready for some yummy, cumin-laced deliciousness, simply defrost and go!
- Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts – The Boy is a white-meat-only kinda guy, so boneless, skinless breasts are a favorite in our household.
- If you, like me, prefer a bit of dark meat, feel free to swap in boneless skinless chicken thighs!
- Lime – You’ll need both the juice and the zest for the full flavor experience.
- Garlic – Fresh will definitely impart the boldest garlic flavor. But you can also use garlic cloves roasted in the oven for a richer, mellower garlic flavor. However, you’re welcome to use jarred minced garlic in a pinch. (Need help cutting garlic? Learn how to cut a garlic clove. )
- Ground Cumin – The crowning glory of this warm and earthy cumin chicken marinade!
- If you only have whole cumin seeds, you can easily grind them using a mortar and pestle or clean spice/coffee grinder.
- Ground Coriander – For imparting a citrusy, floral flavor that is bright and refreshing.
- Like cumin, you can easily grind whole coriander seeds using either a mortar and pestle or a clean spice/coffee grinder.
Skillet rice
Before you get concerned that the rice will be boring, remember the cumin seasoning for chicken will help infuse each grain with delectable flavor. 😉
- Neutral Oil – I personally love avocado oil, but feel free to use grapeseed, canola, peanut, or any other neutral-flavored oil you have on hand.
- Yellow Onion – I love how tender and sweet yellow onion becomes after cooking. Need help? Learn how to cut an onion like a pro.
- Feel free to swap in red or white onion, or even shallots if that’s what you have!
- Long Grain Rice – I used super fragrant Basmati, but any long grain rice will do.
- You’re also welcome to swap in long-grain brown rice, though it will take longer to cook. If you go this route, consider using chicken thighs instead of breasts so they don’t dry out.
- Chopped Green Chilies – I always keep a can of these bad boys in the pantry. They add tons of flavor without any fuss!
- You’re certainly welcome to use the roasted, peeled, and chopped peppers of your choice. If you tend to roast and freeze Hatch chiles or poblanos while they’re in season, this is a great spot to put them to use!
- Reduced Sodium Chicken Stock – Either store-bought or homemade will work beautifully here.
- You can also use veggie stock or the vegetable or chicken bouillon paste or powder of your choice, mixed with water.
- Water – If possible, opt for filtered water for the best taste.
Recipe variations
This cumin chicken breast recipe is easily customizable, so feel free to mix and match seasonings to create a cumin chicken recipe that is perfect for you and your family! It can be seasoned with as much or as little flavor as you like.
Here are some of my favorite seasonings to use with cumin marinated chicken
- Garlic
- Onion Powder
- Ground Coriander
- Ground Chili Powder
- Cayenne Pepper
- Paprika
- Oregano
- Lime Juice
- Honey or Agave
Or top it with a delectable tropical salsa, like mango salsa or a pineapple avocado salsa, as shown in theses photos.
How to make chicken cumin
This ground cumin chicken recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. Here’s how:
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Marinate Chicken in Cumin: In a large zip-closure bag combine lime juice and zest, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Add in chicken breasts, toss to coat and seal. Set aside in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight, turning occasionally to coat evenly.
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Brown the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add the cumin marinated chicken to the skillet and cook about 1-2 minutes per side, or until chicken is golden all over. Then, transfer the chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
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Start Cooking Rice: Lower the heat under the pan to medium-high. Heat ½ tablespoon of oil and then add the onions and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until translucent and then add in the garlic and rice. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring to coat the rice.
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Add the liquid: Add the chilies, juice of one lime, stock and water to the pan. Bring the rice to a simmer and cook for 30 seconds. Next, arrange the browned chicken breasts on top of rice. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pan and cook for 22-25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through.
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Serve: Remove the pan from the heat. Then, uncover and let the chicken and rice rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and salsa, if using. Enjoy!
Expert tips for chicken recipe with cumin
- Marination time. As with just about all marinades, you can let the chicken sit for as little as 30 minutes, or as long as overnight. Obviously I recommend you let the chicken sit overnight because this will produce more flavor. But, whatever you do, make sure you turn the chicken over occasionally so the marinade evenly coats the chicken.
- Be sure to use long grain rice. Long grain rice contains less starch, which means the grains are more separate and not sticky. This isn’t sushi or risotto, so stick with the long grain variety.
- For perfectly cooked rice, give it a good rinse under cool water. I like to use a mesh strainer and keep rinsing until the water runs clear. This will ensure each grain cooks to fluffy perfection without becoming gummy.
FAQs: cumin on chicken
Can you use cumin on chicken? Is cumin good on chicken?
Yes and YES! If you’re a fan of Mexican or Tex-Mex foods, you’re going to love this chicken with cumin recipe.
How much cumin to use for chicken?
The exact amount of ground cumin to use to season chicken will depend on the recipe. Generally, you should use 1/4 to 1/2 a teaspoon of cumin per chicken breast or thigh. Or, 1-2 teaspoons of cumin for a recipe that serves 4.
My one-pan cumin chicken recipe uses a heaping 1/3 a teaspoon of cumin per chicken breast, or about 1 1/2 teaspoons of cumin for four.
Serving suggestion for chicken cumin recipe
Wondering what side dishes to serve with chicken and rice? My favorite thing about this meal is that it’s perfectly balanced without anything extra. You have juicy, protein-packed chicken and starchy, flavorful rice — who needs anything else??
But, if you’re looking to serve a crowd or a very hungry family, here are some delicious side options to try:
- Cuban Style Beans
- Grilled Corn on the Cob or Elote
- Coleslaw: Sweet and Spicy Coleslaw or Mexican style Slaw
- Marinated Tomato Salad
- Roasted, Grilled or Sautéed Broccoli
- Grilled or Sautéed Bell Peppers
- Avocados: Pineapple Avocado Salsa, Avocado Salad, or Avocado Butter
- Salsa: Roasted Corn Salad, Pico de Gallo or Picante Sauce, Salsa Verde
- Sauce for serving: Cuban Mojo Sauce
Wondering how to serve chicken with cumin? This tender, zesty cumin chicken is perfect for having on hand and can be served in a variety of ways!
Here are some of my favorite ways to use cumin flavored chicken
- Slice chicken and stuff it in tortillas or use it in tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.
- Chop chicken and use it on nachos with pickled jalapenos.
- Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and add it to soups such as tortilla soup.
- Thinly slice chicken and add it to salads.
- Sauté your favorite vegetables, like green beans, and serve chopped cumin chicken on top.
Storing chicken with cumin recipe
Here’s how to ensure your delectable Cumin Chicken and Rice remains as delightful as the moment it was prepared:
- Refrigeration: After enjoying your flavorful feast, allow any leftovers to cool down to room temperature. Transfer into airtight containers and place in the refrigerator within two hours of cooking. It should keep well for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheating: When you’re ready to savor this dish again, reheat only the portion you plan to enjoy. Use the microwave, stovetop, or oven, taking care to heat thoroughly until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) to ensure it’s safe to eat.
- Freezing (Optional): If you’d like to extend the storage life, you can freeze the dish. Place the chicken and rice in airtight freezer-safe containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, and remove as much air as possible. Label with the date and use within 2-3 months.
- Thawing and Reheating from Frozen: To serve, let it thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat to 165F using your preferred method.
So there you have it, an easy weeknight recipe that turns cooking into a cumin’ good time! Whether you’re a culinary adventurer or just seeking a scrumptiously hassle-free meal, this Cumin Chicken and Rice dish has you covered. Until our taste buds reunite for another flavor-packed escapade, keep savoring life, one delectable bite at a time. Stay hungry, stay curious, and keep those pots and pans dancing!
Cheyanne
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More chicken and rice family dinners!
Are you looking for more easy, restaurant-quality chicken dinners? Try these family favorites next:
- Hearty Chicken Wild Rice Soup
- Cranberry Chicken and Rice
- Chinese Chicken Broccoli Rice
- Cajun Chicken with Beand and Rice
The best Skillet Cumin Chicken and Rice recipe 👇
Cumin Chicken Recipe with Rice
Equipment
- 1 Large, Straight-Sided Skillet (for cooking cumin chicken and rice)
- 1 Mixing Bowl (optional - for making salsa)
Ingredients
Cumin Chicken
- 4 whole Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts (about 1 ½ pounds)
- 1 whole Lime – juice and zest
- 2 cloves Garlic - minced, DIVIDED
- 1 ½ tsp Ground Cumin
- 3/4 tsp Ground Coriander
Rice
- 1 ½ TBS Neutral Oil - DIVIDED
- 1 small Yellow Onion – finely dice
- 1 Cup Long Grain Rice
- 1 (4.5 oz. can) Chopped green chilies
- 1 whole Lime - juice
- 1 ¾ Cups Reduced Sodium Chicken Stock
- ½ Cup Water
Instructions
- Season chicken with cumin: In a large zip-closure bag combine lime juice and zest, 1 clove of garlic, cumin, coriander 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Add in chicken breasts, toss to coat and seal. Set aside in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight, turning occasionally to coat evenly.
- Optional - Make the salsa: Place all ingredients in a medium bowl. Gently stir to combine. Season to taste with salt. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Sear the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the cumin marinade and discard the marinade. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add chicken to the skillet and cook about 1-2 minutes per side, or until chicken is lightly browned. (SEE NOTE) . Remove the browned chicken breasts from the hot pan and transfer to a clean plate. Set aside.
- Add the vegetables and rice: Adjust heat under skillet to medium-high heat. Add in the remaining ½ tablespoon of oil. Add in onions and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add in garlic and rice, and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat.
- Add the chiles, lime, and liquids: Add in the chilies, juice of one lime, stock and water. Bring the rice to a simmer and cook for 30 seconds. Add browned chicken: Place chicken breasts on top of rice. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and cook: Cover the pan and cook for 22-25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through (Note: Chicken is cooked through when an instant read thermometer registers between 160-165-degrees Fahrenheit when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.) (SEE NOTES BELOW)
- Serve: Remove the pan from the stove top and uncover. Let the chicken and rice rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh cilantro and salsa. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Spice Level of Salsa: For a spicy hot salsa, keep the seeds and ribs in the jalapeno. For a medium salsa, partially remove seeds and ribs. For a mild salsa, remove all seeds and ribs.
- (Salsa will keep in the refrigerator overnight, but it is best on the day it is made.)
- Do not overcook chicken in step 3! You just want to brown the outside of the chicken breasts slightly to develop flavor. The chicken will continue to cook in step 5 of the recipe.
- If the liquid is not all the way absorbed when done cooking in step 5, remove the lid and continue to cook until liquid evaporates. If the chicken is done, remove it to a serving plate while you continue to cook the rice!
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Arpi
How delicious!! I am telling you this cumin chicken rice is going to be a huge hit at your house… it’s so so yummmmmm!! Thanks!
Kelly
You’re so taking chicken and rice to a whole new level! My family loved all the flavors here!
Kankana Saxena
Such a clever way to cook a filling one pot meal with protein and carb and flavor packed.
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
Such a flavor packed meal Chey. I’m always looking for new chicken recipes too, because we eat a lot of it here. I LOVE that avocado pineapple salsa! Pinned and excited to try!
Matt
I love a good one-pan dish, especially if it is rice and chicken. This looks great, and the avocado salsa looks like the perfect accompaniment!
Candice
Just happened to stumbled across this lovely looking recipe and am so glad I did! Your photos are gorgeous and this is now one of my favorite meals! Pineapple, avocado, and cumin are some of my favorite flavors so this recipe called my name! Yum!!
Vicky @ Avocado Pesto
Love loe love everything about this dish – especially that pineapple avocado salsa! Happy to be hosting this giveaway with you! Pinning, tweeting, yumming!
Beeta @ Mon Petit Four
Love the ease of this dish and all the wonderful flavors – cumin is SO great! I love one-pot/skillet dishes, and this one is definitely a keeper!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
I’m always on the lookout for quick one skillet chicken recipes for the busy weekdays. This looks like it would be a hit with my family!
Jeannie
This dinner looks delicious and the salsa sounds amazing! One dish dinners are the best dinners! :o)
Kelly
We had gorgeous weather this weekend which was perfect for photographing recipes haha 🙂 Love this skillet chicken! It looks incredible and I love the avocado pineapple salsa!
Kevin
This has all my fav SoCal flavors going on here, love it. The salsa is really killer, too!
Johlene@FlavoursandFrosting
Ok I did a ton of entries, if I don´t win you´re in BIG trouble!! lol
Love this giveaway and this avo pineapple salsa!!! It looks so good!! 🙂
Keri @ Fashionable Foods
A vacation sounds heavenly right now! This chicken dish looks wonderful. Chicken and rice (in any form) is one of my favorite meals! Soo I’m totally on board with cumin-lime flavored chicken and rice covered in an avocado-pineapple salsa. My stomach is grumbling and my mouth is watering right now! Pinned!
Anu – My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
This skillet chicken rice looks and sounds absolutely amazing, Cheyanne. The texture looks perfect too. So love the avocado pineapple salsa. My family would love to dig into this gorgeous and delicious looking skillet of yours. Fantastic share my dear! 🙂 <3
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry
This recipe sounds like pure happiness on a plate! Pinned.
Amanda
I’m totally craving all of the summery flavors going on in this dish. It makes it feel like it’s not actually cold and drizzly outside. This salsa looks insanely delicious. And I love how it only takes thirty minutes to put together. This is a winner!
Miriam – londonkitchendiaries.com
The Avocado-Pineapple Salsa sounds divine! Love dishes that can be made in 30 minutes. Good luck with your vacation planning. Looking forward to a holiday can sometimes be as exciting as the holiday itself – at least for me. I always get so excited 😉
Claudia | The Brick kitchen
One pan dishes are THE BEST! Loving the tropical avo-pineapple for a bit of freshness and contrast on top too. I’ve been doing some holiday planning too – isn’t it so much fun? It does serve to make me sad the holiday is still reasonably far away though… hope your week is going well – happy wednesday!
Rachel @ Bakerita
I adore this skillet chicken !! It looks so full of flavor and your photos, as per usual, are absolutely beautiful!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
I love how you paired your pineapple salsa with avocados! This looks really great!
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen
One skillet recipes are so easy and the way to go on a busy night – who has time to clean up a bunch of pans. Love the cumin lime combination – an earthy citrusy blend – it must smell fantastic. And I love pineapple in salsa!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
Hello amazing amazon gift card giveaway! and I am all over this avocado pineapple salsa. . dang, girl, I love this! and love the one skillet meals!
Stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cotted
A little sweet, a little savory and a little spicy, my type of meal! I love that its one skillet, perfect. I love vacation planning, I can spend hours just looking at resort/hotel and beach photos! Hope you get to enjoy some R&R soon. Take care.
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel
So…. I skipped Monday! Lol. There is no such thing as a happy Monday at work! As the weather gets warmer I see lots of impromptu long weekends in my future… and thanks to simple dishes like this I won’t even have to slave over supper! This is SO packed full of flavor and I love that it”s one skillet!
Ashlyn | Dollop Of Yum
Cheyanne you never cease to amaze me girl! This recipe looks positively fantastic! Hope you have a lovely week. 🙂
kushi
I love one pot meal. This recipe is loaded with full of flavors. Looks so beautiful and delicious! Bookmarked!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss
Woot for planning vacations!! There are so many awesome places around here I doubt you can go wrong!! 🙂
And double woot for this skillet meal! I LOVE salsa with pineapple so this totally has my name allll over it! Happy Monday (well, as happy as Mondays can be 😉 )
Cheyanne Bany
I’d like to just take a month and travel around NC and SC, Ashley! That would be awesome. Thanks for the comment love, chicka! Happy Monday back at ya! 😉
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
So I’m behind on my commenting and haven’t read your last week’s post and I did not know you are planning a vaca. Whaaattt? Did hell freeze over? lol! Just kidding 😉 I’m going to that post right after this so I can give my opinion on where I think you and J should go! Yummy to the max on this one skillet chicken and rice. Plus, you know how I like it spicy so I’m using the whole jalapeno when I make the pineapple salsa. Yes Ma’am! Oh, and extra avocado too 🙂
Cheyanne Bany
Hahaha. It might as well have frozen over… it’s been so long since we took any time to ourselves! 😉 I know you dig spicy, because helllllo all cool people do! #Besties4Life. Thanks for the comment love, sweets! xo
Sarah
San Diego is having a huge heat wave!! It’s in the 90s today. 🙁 🙁 This recipe looks great, but I might need to wait for it to cool down before I use my kitchen again lol.
Cheyanne Bany
Its hot here too, Sarah! But I always use my kitchen, regardless… I can’t stay away! 😉 Thanks for the comment, chicka! Cheers!
Meghan | Fox and Briar
My weekend was pretty A-Ok too, got a little work done, got a little playing done, did some outdoor activities, and some errands. I like having a nice balance so I feel like I didn’t waste away my weekend. And oh yes, this looks Ah-mazing! Love that it is a one skillet meal, and that avocado/pineapple salsa? Yes, please!
Cheyanne Bany
Sounds like you had a very balanced weekend – those are the best, Meghan! Thanks so much for the comment love, Cheers, dear! 🙂
Rahul @ samosastreet.com
Weather has gone from warm sunny to rainy and windy this weekend and its going to continue till next week 🙁 There is nothing not to love about these skillet. love all the amazing flavor combinations! How about adding this to a taco.
Cheyanne Bany
Sorry to hear about the weather, Rahul! Hope it clears up for you! Adding this to a taco sounds good! You should do that and send me a few. 😉 Thanks for the comment! Cheers!
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet
Alex and I got to go hiking for the first time this year this weekend! So happy that better weather is here. Also incredibly happy about this recipe. Cumin, pineapple, lime and avocado all in one dish with chicken??? AMAZING love! XOXO
Cheyanne Bany
Hiking sounds fun! Glad ya’ll had a great weekend, Lauren! Thanks for the comment, girlie! Cheers! xoxo
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks
30 minutes and 1 skillet? Sign me up! This easy chicken and rice is just the shining light I need to get me through this Monday! And now you also have me day dreaming about beaches and cocktails with umbrellas!
Cheyanne Bany
Okay, I officially signed you up to make this for me. 🙂 Hahaha! Nothing wrong with dreaming about beaches and cocktails, I know that is ALL I have been doing! Thanks for the comment love, Rach! Cheers!
Kim | Low Carb Maven
I love the combination of cumin and lime and sweet and spicy. This dish has it going on! Yum! My husband’s family has vacationed in the area you are planning to vacay, every year since they were kids. The whole extended family got together and rented a beach house, which has become two beach houses with everyone married with children now. The South Eastern Coast certainly has its own charm with many picturesque coastal communities dotting the shore-line. I think you will have a great time and will have the opportunity to eat some really wonderful food. Happy travels!
Cheyanne Bany
Oh great to here your husbands family loved the area! Good to know I’m planning a trip someone fab! 😉 Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment, Kim!! Cheers!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass
Hey Chey – Glad you are making progress on the vacation planning. Yay. I really believe that the planning and anticipation are some of the most exciting parts of the trip. That said, we are heading north to my aunt and uncle’s lake house in VT next week if all goes well. I say that because two of the kids are sick and if it travels through the rest of us, you know what that means. That is what happened for winter break and that’s when Hudson landed in the hospital for four days. HOPING for the best!!! Beautiful dish with some of my very favorite flavors. Mmmmm….the salsa looks so FRESH!!! Perfect topping for this dish. Hope things continue to come together well for your trip. Have an awesome week dear, still chilly here but no snow for the last two weeks, fyi. Counting our blessings on that one. XOXO
Cheyanne Bany
Planning and anticipation are great and all, but my favorite part is the actual vacation! Wish you could plan it for me!! 🙂 I hope your kids get better and no one else gets sick girlfriend! Fingers crossed for ya’ll!! Thanks for the comment love, dear! Cheers! xoxo
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
This lovely dish is going on the menu here this week! Love the fresh flavours! Just what I’m craving right now 🙂
Cheyanne Bany
Thank you Jennifer! Cheers!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
One Skillet Cumin-Lime Chicken and Rice with Avocado-Pineapple Salsa <– liiiiiiike I love every single thing about that, especially that it's a one skillet dish. 🙂
Cheyanne Bany
Thanks so much, Jennifer! Cheers, girlie! 🙂
mira
Love this recipe! So simple and great flavors! Pinning of course! Glad you had a nice weekend and hope you have an awesome vacation, once you decide where to go!
Cheyanne Bany
Thank you so much, Mira! Cheers, girlfriend! <3
demeter | beaming baker
No such thing: LOL. But if we keep saying it, it might come true, right???? 😉 It was a-okay this weekend, my dear. The sun actually came out, so we weren’t going around being all grumpy. Can’t wait for your *hopefully* vacation, Chey!! So you guys *might* just go to SC? Yay!! Either way, y’all deserve a vacay so much… I’m gonna have that shiz printed out on a piece of paper to make it official! Life & reality: pfft!!! That’s all I’ll say. Hehe.
Meanwhile, you one skillet dish of deliciousness is almost too much to handle. Can I just say that I’m drooling most heavily over your avocado-pineapple salsa? You, miss are the queen of salsas. And hummus. And shakes. And… well, this is getting embarrassing, isn’t it? Okay, I’m off to write down those conveyor belt plans. Ya feel me? Pinning this, my dear! Have an awesome week! And good luck on multi-state vacay planning! 😉
Cheyanne Bany
I wish Mondays were a part of the weekend! Now THEN Mondays would be happy! 😉 Glad the sun came out for you this weekend, girlfriend! And keep your fingers crossed for me and that vacay! Not sure where we are going, possibly a SC beach, but more than likely a NC beach this time. Thanks so much for the sweet comment as always, Demeter! You rock! And keep working on that conveyor belt! I need me some Beaming treats! Cheers, sweets! xo
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan
My Monday started off not so happy thanks to a nasty commute – but it’s looking a lot better now that I have FEASTED my eyes on this cumin-lime chicken and rice – AND it comes together in ONE skillet!
Hey – forget going to the beach, you should come to Atlanta and stay with me – we have that gynormous aquarium filled with water – and “beachy” waterfalls AND you can cook for me…oh wait…that might not be much of a vacay after all for you…oh well…figured I’d offer anyways… 🙂
Happy Monday Cheyanne! XO
Cheyanne Bany
Sorry to hear you had a nasty commute, but glad your day got better! I’d love to come to Atlanta! You always look like you are having a blast… but giiiirl, you can cook so I’d make you cook for me!! 😉 Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Shashi! Cheers, dear! xoxo
Zainab
It was a gorgeous weekend for us too and we had a lot of fun playing outside. With the nice weather on its way, easy dinners are even more so needed. I love how quick and painless this looks! And even better the flavors are amazing! The salsa…I can eat just that for dinner.
Cheyanne Bany
So glad you ha a lovely weekend, Zainab! Thanks so much for the comment, girlfriend! And I totally ate the salsa as a meal, so no judgement here! 😉 Cheers!
annie@ciaochowbambina
Yes! I love meals that are made in one skillet! I’m pretty sure you’ve hit every tastebud with this one! How ideal is that?! The flavors have me wanting to hop in the car and run to the grocery store right now!! That’s something! Have a lovely Monday, my friend! xoxo
Cheyanne Bany
Thank you so much, Annie! I always want to hop in my car and run to the grocery store after visiting CCB! 😉 Cheers friend – to a lovely Monday right back at ya! xoxo
Gaila
Love this one skillet recipe! and love the pineapple avocado salsa!! great idea!! PS. The link for turnip the oven for instagram is not working you should check it out girl!
Cheyanne Bany
Thanks so much, Gaila! I’m not in charge of the giveaway, but I know the person who is fixed the IG. Cheers!
Angie@Angie’s Recipes
Love one pot meals! This is not only delicious, also very healthy, Cheyanne.
Cheyanne Bany
Indeed – it is healthy! Thanks so much, Angie! Cheers!
Cathy | whatshouldimakefor.com
I’m a big fan of one dish meals and I love the mix of sweet and savory in this dish. Serious yum going on here! I’m a little obsessed with lime right now and this is definitely going on list! And with that jalepeno – perfect!
Cheyanne Bany
Thanks so much, Cathy!! I’m obsessed with lime and jalapeno too! Great tastes crave alike. 😉 Cheers, dear!
Dawn at Girl Heart Food
Another lovely recipe, Cheyanne! Love that it’s one pan and it’s quick to make. Perfect for a Monday ’cause girl be tired, feel me? We had a nice weekend. It was a little chilly but the sun was shining. I just got my Winter tires off and now we are supposed to get snow this week! Ugh. Looking forward to trying this recipe cause you know I love sweet and savoury/spicy combos 🙂 Have an awesome week, girlie. xo
Cheyanne Bany
Hahaha! This girl be tired too, Dawn! So YES I feel you! Glad you had a nice weekend, and I certainly hope it doesn’t snow up there this week! Fingers crossed! Thanks for the comment, girlfriend! Cheers! xo
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
It’s been so cold here this weekend 🙁
But, we are obviously on the same wave-length with the pineapple salsa. I posted one too 🙂 Obsessed with the stuff.
Cheyanne Bany
Sorry it’s been cold there, Dannii!! You can have some of our warmth… if only it worked like that! 😉 Yay to pineapple salsa twinning! Cheers, friend!
Kate @ Framed Cooks
This looks like such a gorgeous plate of spicy deliciousness – and speaking of plates, I am in LOVE with that plate you used. SO PRETTY! We had a lovely weekend full of planting flowers and 70 degrees with sunshine – hope I didn’t just jinx everything with that statement. Happy Monday my friend – going off to pin this! xo
Cheyanne Bany
Thank you so much, Kate! I think I got that plate at Stein Mart? It was a random find for sure! Glad you had a lovely weekend, dear! And I certainly hope you did’t just jinx the weather! 😉 Cheers, friend and happy Monday back at you! xo
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice
It was in the upper 70s here this weekend, so I’m trying to soak up as much warm weather as I can! And that’s so exciting about a possible vacation! It’s always so fun to research and plan. This chicken looks incredible, Cheanne! I’m loving the cumin and lime combo. I can only imagine how delicious this must taste, especially with that salsa! Pinned! Hope you have a wonderful Monday!
Cheyanne Bany
It’s been warm here too, and I agree it is very exciting…until it gets too hot. Then it won’t be so exciting! 😉 Thanks so much for the comment and pin, Gayle! Cheers, friend!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
Sweet and spicy Cheyanne, just the way I like it! And the spicier the better! You’ve got some of my favorite flavors in this dish, and that avocado pineapple salsa sounds perfect! Pinned! Hope you have a great week!
Cheyanne Bany
I am with you, Mary Ann – loooove it spicy! Thanks so much for the comment and pin, dear! Cheers!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
Cumin and lime and jalapeno are some serious favorites here so I am loving this chicken skillet! Plus, an easy one-pot meal that I can whip up any weeknight I please? So in for that! Looks so tasty and I’m all about that fresh salsa piled up high on top!
Can’t wait to hear what beach you end up deciding on – and hope that vacay comes for you sooner rather than later 😉 Have a great week girl!
Cheyanne Bany
Thank you so much, Kathryn! As soon as we decide on a beach you know I’ll talk about it here! 😉 And I hope the vacay comes sooner rather than later too! Cheers dear – to a great week!
Vivian | stayaliveandcooking
Ohhhh yes please! You totally get it: we need a dish that requires as little time and cleaning afterwards as possible on a Monday. I’m so jealous of your vacation: anything with beautiful beaches is where I’d rather be!
My weekend has been okay, I spent some time at my parent’s place. (Yay, cats and puppy!) But the weather here in the Netherlands has gone from beautiful sunny and warm to cold again, sad face!
Your weekend sounds lovely too 🙂
Thanks for sharing this with us Cheyanne, have a great week!
Cheyanne Bany
Ha! I agree, it should be called Low Maintenance Mondays… always. 😉 Don’t be jealous of my vacay! I haven’t taken it yet!! 😉 So glad you had a good weekend, but sorry to hear about the weather… I hope it gets warm and sunny again near you! Cheers, dear and thanks for the comment!