Garlic Lime Chicken with Cilantro Rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the chopped yellow onion and diced carrots to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

5. 5

   Season the chicken legs with salt and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the chicken legs, skin side down. Sear the chicken until the skin is golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

7. 7

   Remove the chicken legs from the skillet and set aside.

8. 8

   Add the rice to the skillet and stir to coat it with the oil and vegetables.

9. 9

   Pour in 2 cups of water, add the bay leaf, and bring to a boil.

10. 10

    Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the rice simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.

11. 11

    While the rice is cooking, place the seared chicken legs in a baking dish.

12. 12

    Drizzle the lime juice over the chicken legs and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

13. 13

    Once the rice is done, remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped cilantro.

14. 14

    Serve the garlic lime chicken over the cilantro rice and enjoy!