Chili's Margarita Grilled Chicken and Rice & Baked Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese

The idea for this recipe came from having it's namesake at Chili's when Steph and I went out for our half sister Carrie's birthday...last month sometime, a few weeks ago. I thought it would be a fun, easy, tasty recipe for home. So I looked it up online, and tried to remember things that I ate that I enjoyed in the meal (like for instance,I had them add the avocados on top).

This afternoon I was craving some chicken for dinner, so on a whim, I decided to make this tonight, and went out to the store to get my supplies.

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Chili's Margarita Grilled Chicken and Rice

-2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
-Rice (amount depending on serving size)
-1 Can Black Beans (drained)
-1 Avocado (sliced)
-1 Cup of Corn
-1/2 Chopped Green Pepper
-1-2 Lime(s)
-1/2 Tomato (chopped) or Pico de Gallo


Grill the chicken breasts, or braise in an iron skillet. Cook the rice, veggies (when needed) or chop, combine in dish, drizzle with lime juice. It's really that simple.

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I also made Baked Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese

Preheat oven to 450 degrees, arrange asparagus, drizzled olive oil, and shredded Parmesan cheese in dish, bake until tender, 12-15 minutes.

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I forgot to take a picture before we ate :P It looked prettier earlier, but you get the idea.







Very good, very tasty. Very easy, smells awesome. I smell like lime. Next time I won't be shy with the lime, I only used one, I could have easily used two. Also, I just had my Dad grill some frozen chicken breasts he had on his BBQ; next time, when I actually have some time, I might marinate the chicken in some kind of lime concoction. It would make the chicken a little more flavorful. Still really good though.

Nice and fresh and healthy. Fills you up without filling you out :) Great for Spring/Summer. Did I mention I smell like lime?

Oh, and also, two things. One, while looking though the memory card on my camera, I found the pictures I took of the Peppermint Bark I made in December, and a cake I made a few months ago. Is it unseasonal to post a recipe of Peppermint Bark on April? Or should I just post them anyways?

And number two, I was beyond thrilled when "The King's Speech" was released in theaters as PG-13 (and absolutely loved it like I thought I would). I only wish they'd release a PG-13 version on DVD because I would buy a copy in a second, no hesitation. *sigh*

And hi, long time no post. I'm doing well. I think tomorrow I'll work on my shirt again, and work past the facing (I've never sewn facing, so it just seems incredibly difficult). I have work to do if I want to get the rose outfit done by Easter Sunday.