Description
This Southwest Chicken Breasts recipe promises an explosion of flavor with simple prep. Juicy chicken is marinated in a zesty mix of lime juice, spices, and avocado oil, ensuring a delightful, healthy meal ideal for busy weeknights.
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 excess fat from the chicken breasts and place them in a freezer bag or between plastic wrap.
- Using a meat tenderizer or rolling pin, pound the thick parts of the chicken to tenderize it.
- In a small bowl, whisk together avocado oil, lime juice, minced garlic, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and minced chili in adobo sauce until well combined.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all sides are well coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the bowl, then refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or up to 24 hours for best results.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Serve with your favorite sides like rice or grilled vegetables.
Adjust spice levels by adding more or fewer chilies to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg