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Recipes with cilantro are so special. Cilantro is a staple in our recipes. A handful of freshly chopped cilantro stirred into chicken stew, blended into sofrito, or sprinkled over a rice bowl with squeezed lime juice changes everything.
Whether it’s cilantro lime chicken thighs, chimichurri, or a simple bowl of rice and beans with tons of flavor, these are the recipes where cilantro really comes through and shines.
The Recipes With Cilantro I Love
Cilantro shows up in so many of my favorite meals. It brings brightness to chicken thighs, depth to a pot of stew, and a herby kick to rice bowls and sauces. These are the recipes where cilantro isn’t just a garnish, it’s what makes the whole dish come alive.
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Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
Juicy cilantro lime chicken thighs marinated with fresh lime juice, onion, garlic, cumin and topped with fresh cilantro and lime juice. Great for skillet, oven, or grill.
Sudado de Pollo is a traditional Colombian stew with chicken, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes, cooked together and served with rice to enjoy all the sauce.
Angel hair pasta with rich, tangy, and herbaceous chimichurri butter. It's delicate and silky, and such a simple recipe. You can also make this with an authentic chimichurri olive oil based recipe.
Chimichurri aioli is a creamy, herby sauce that’s perfect as a dip, a burger spread, or a topping for fries. Make it with creamy may, and fresh chimichurri sauce.
Recaito is a fresh green Puerto Rican cooking base made with culantro, sweet peppers, onions, and garlic. It adds depth and flavor to so many classic dishes.
This street corn chicken rice bowl starts with tender chicken thighs, grilled corn, creamy Cotija cheese, and a tangy lime sauce for a fresh, customizable meal. Add your favorite toppings like avocado, black beans, or extra cilantro to make it your own.
Chicken fajita bowl with adobo ranch sauce has seared chicken, peppers, onions, and rice with a smoky, tangy drizzle. Brightened with lime and cilantro.
This chicken fajita burrito bowl has all the flavors of classic fajitas over rice, with tender chicken, colorful peppers, and plenty of spice. I like to add black beans, avocado, or a sprinkle of cheese, but you can top it with whatever you have on hand!
Hi, I’m Olga! I love cooking from scratch with simple, fresh ingredients. The recipes here are inspired by the flavors I grew up with and the places I’ve traveled to. My hope is to share some of my favorite dishes and inspire you to try something new in the kitchen.
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