Description
Enjoy the delightful taste of Southwest Chicken Breasts, featuring tender chicken marinated in zesty lime and spices. This flavorful dish is perfect for a quick dinner and uses simple ingredients to create a mouthwatering meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1 each chili in adobo sauce, seeds removed and minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat or tendons from the chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken in a freezer bag or between two sheets of plastic wrap.
- Using a meat tenderizer, rolling pin, or the bottom of a mason jar, gently pound the thickest parts of the chicken.
- In a small bowl, mix together the avocado oil, lime juice, garlic, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and minced chili in adobo sauce until well combined.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken in the freezer bag or in a large bowl, ensuring it's coated evenly.
- Refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
Notes
For an extra kick, add more cayenne or chili in adobo sauce to the marinade.
Serve the chicken with lime wedges for added zest.
Pair with a fresh salad or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 99mg