Description
These Southwest Chicken Breasts are bursting with flavor thanks to a zesty marinade made with lime juice, garlic, and spices. Perfect for a quick dinner, this recipe is both simple and satisfying, making it a great choice for healthy meals at home.
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 and tenderize using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- In a small bowl, mix the avocado oil, lime juice, garlic, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and minced chili until well combined.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and ensure all sides are evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the chicken to marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
Notes
Marinating the chicken for longer enhances the flavor.
Serve with fresh lime wedges for extra zest.
This dish pairs well with grilled vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg