Mexican dinner

The other day I found "Chilli's Margarita Lime chicken" sauce and I got it. I have been meaning to make this chicken but couldn't get to it till today. Today was the best day because I had all the ingredients for it and also I was craving beans...yes beans :)

So today's dinner menu is Lime cilantro rice, black beans with vegetables and Chilli's Margarita Lime Chicken

Cilantro lime Rice with Black beans with vegetables and Chilli's Margarita lime chicken

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Lime Cilantro rice with beans

Ingredients:
For Lime Cilantro Rice:

1. 2 cups rice
2. 1 cup cilantro chopped super fine
3. Juice from a lime
4. 1 teaspoon salt
5. 2 teaspoons salt
6. 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
7. 1 pod garlic minced

In a rice cooker or a pot heat the oil and fry the onions for a couple of minutes. Add garlic and fry for a minute. Add rice and stir. Add 3-3.5 cups of water and salt and cook till the rice is done. Mix the cilantro and lime juice and serve

For Black Beans with vegetables:

1. 1 can black beans rinsed
2. 2 medium tomatoes chopped fine
3. 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
4. 1 celery stack chopped fine
5. 1 medium large carrot chopped fine
6. 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped fine
7. 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
8. 1 cup chicken broth
9. 1/2 teaspoon each of coriander powder, cumin powder, chilli powder.

Heat the oil in a pot and fry the onions for a couple of minutes. Add all the other vegies and fry for a few minutes. Add tomatoes beans and chicken broth with all the spices and bring to a boil. Simmer for 45 minutes or until the thicken is to your liking. Serve over cilantro lime rice or with tortilla chips

For Chilli's Margarita Lime Chicken:

1. 1 lb chicken marinated with 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper , 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt
2. 1 medium small onion sliced
3. 1 tablespoon oil
4. 1 package Chilli's Margarita lime sauce

Heat the oil and fry the chicken and onions for 5-7 minutes. Add the sauce and simmer for 3-4 minutes.Give a taste test and add salt and pepper as needed and serve with rice and beans or with warm tortillas or over tortilla chips