--- title: Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs with Roast Acorn Squash & Cilantro Rice description: Discover Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs served with Roast Acorn Squash and Cilantro Rice. image: https://blog.albertsonsmarket.com/hubfs/Roasted-Chile-Lime.jpg --- [![Market Street](https://blog.albertsonsmarket.com/hubfs/Albertsons%20Blog%202019/AlbertsonsLogo2019.png)](https://www.albertsonsmarket.com) - [Save](https://blog.albertsonsmarket.com/cilantro-lime-chicken-thighs-with-roast-acorn-squash-cilantro-rice#) - [Coupons](https://www.albertsonsmarket.com/rs/digitalcoupons/choose) - [Weekly Ad](https://www.albertsonsmarket.com/rs/WeeklyAd) - [Offers](https://www.albertsonsmarket.com/rs/offers) - [Rewards Items](https://www.albertsonsmarket.com/rs/Rewards) - [Rewards Program](https://www.albertsonsmarket.com/page/savings/Rewards) - [Browse](https://blog.albertsonsmarket.com/cilantro-lime-chicken-thighs-with-roast-acorn-squash-cilantro-rice#) - [Departments](https://www.albertsonsmarket.com/rs/PlanYourTrip/) - [Recipes](https://www.albertsonsmarket.com/rs/recipes) - [Health & Wellness](https://www.albertsonsmarket.com/page/healthandwellness) - [Pharmacy](https://www.albertsonsmarket.com/page/pharmacy) - [Floral](https://www.albertsonsmarket.com/page/floral) - [Blog](https://blog.albertsonsmarket.com/) - [Shop Online](https://www.albertsonsmarket.com/rs/ShopOnline) - [Groceries](https://storefront.shop.theunitedfamily.com/store/0B88127058/#/landing) - [Gift Cards](https://www.albertsonsmarket.com/rs/GiftCards) - [FTD Floral](https://www.marketstreetflowers.com/) ![](https://blog.albertsonsmarket.com/hubfs/Market%20Street%20Blog%202019/MagnifyingGlass.png) [![](https://blog.albertsonsmarket.com/hubfs/Market%20Street%20Blog%202019/Cart.png)](https://blog.albertsonsmarket.com/cilantro-lime-chicken-thighs-with-roast-acorn-squash-cilantro-rice#) [![](https://blog.albertsonsmarket.com/hubfs/Market%20Street%20Blog%202019/list.png)](https://blog.albertsonsmarket.com/cilantro-lime-chicken-thighs-with-roast-acorn-squash-cilantro-rice#) [![](https://blog.albertsonsmarket.com/hubfs/Albertsons%20Blog%202019/Ei-navicon.svg.png)](https://blog.albertsonsmarket.com/cilantro-lime-chicken-thighs-with-roast-acorn-squash-cilantro-rice#) ![plate of chicken thighs and cilantro rice](https://blog.albertsonsmarket.com/hubfs/Roasted-Chile-Lime.jpg) # Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs with Roast Acorn Squash & Cilantro Rice Author [Albertsons Market](https://blog.albertsonsmarket.com/author/albertsons-market) | April 30, 2025 ## ![Roasted-Chile-Lime](https://blog.albertsonsmarket.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Roasted-Chile-Lime.jpg?width=470&height=247&name=Roasted-Chile-Lime.jpg) ## Main ingredients  1. ## Branding Iron Ranch Chicken Thighs Boneless Skinless Chimichurri - 2.00 Lb 2. ## Organic Green Acorn Squash 3. ## Signature Select/Farms Limes Prepacked Bag - 3 Lb 4. ## O Organics Cilantro Fresh 0.5 Ounce - .5 Oz 5.  Signature SELECT Long Grain Thai Jasmine Rice - 32 Oz ## Staple ingredients 1. Signature SELECT Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 16.9 Fl. Oz. 2. Signature SELECT Iodized Salt - 26 Oz 3. Signature SELECT Black Pepper Ground - 3 Oz ### Instructions - #### STEP 1 Preheat oven to 450°F. - #### STEP 2 Wash and dry the fresh produce. - 2 acorn squash - 1 lime - 1/2 small bunch cilantro - #### STEP 3 Halve each acorn squash lengthwise; trim ends, scrape out the seeds, and cut crosswise into ½-inch thick half-moons. Transfer to a large baking sheet pan, drizzle with oil, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread out in an even layer. - 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil - 1/2 tsp salt - 1/4 tsp black pepper - #### STEP 4 Place baking sheet in the oven and roast, turning halfway, until squash is golden and fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven. - #### STEP 5 Meanwhile, using a strainer or colander, rinse the rice under cold, running water, then cook according to package instructions. Once done, remove rice from the heat and let it stand, still covered, for 5 minutes. - 1 cup jasmine rice - 2 cups water - #### STEP 6 While the rice is cooking, preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add chicken, then cover and cook until seared on one side, 6-9 minutes. Flip and cook, still covered, an additional 6-9 minutes, until internal product temperature reaches 165°F on a meat thermometer. Remove from heat. - 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil - 1 (16 oz) pkg cilantro lime chicken thighs (marinated & ready-to-cook) - #### STEP 7 Meanwhile, zest and juice half of the lime into a small bowl. Cut the remaining lime into wedges and place on a plate. Shave cilantro leaves off the stems; discard stems and mince the leaves. Add a small handful to the plate with the lime wedges and set aside for serving. Add remaining cilantro to the bowl with the lime, along with salt, and stir to combine. - 1/2 tsp salt - #### STEP 8 When the rice is done, add cilantro-lime juice mixture to the pan and gently stir to combine. - #### STEP 9 Thinly slice chicken. - #### STEP 10 To serve, divide rice, squash, and chicken between plates. Sprinkle with reserved cilantro and squeeze lime over top. 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