MEXICAN SPICE MIX

• 2 + 1/4 teaspoons sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 + 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons paprika

CHICKEN MARINADE

• 1 + 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 + 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 key limes, juice only
• 1 tablespoon Mexican spice mix

MEXICAN RICE & VEGGIES

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, peeled and diced
• 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
• 1 small bell pepper (green or red), sliced
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3/4 cup tomato puree
• 1 + 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Mexican spice mix
• 2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese

OPTIONAL GARNISHES

• Grape tomatoes, halved
• Black olives, sliced
• Cilantro, chopped