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Chili Lime Chicken

Chili Lime Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Whisk the lime juice, chili powder, garlic, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, and salt in a bowl. Add the chicken and coat well, then let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a thin film of oil. Lift the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until deeply golden and cooked through (165°F internal). Transfer to a plate.
  3. Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in any juices from the resting chicken.
  4. Return the chicken to the pan, spoon the glaze over the top, and warm for a minute. Plate with extra glaze, a squeeze of lime, and cilantro.

Notes

The chicken benefits from a brief 15-minute marinade, but you can let it sit in the fridge for up to an hour for deeper flavor. Leftover glaze is delicious drizzled over rice or roasted vegetables.