Chili Lime Chicken Recipe
This Chili Lime Chicken is bold, zesty, and packed with smoky heat, thanks to a perfect balance of spices and fresh lime juice. It’s an easy, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for grilling, meal prep, or weeknight dinners!
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Ingredients
- 1.25 Lbs Chicken Breast
- 2-3 T Avocado oil
- 1 T Cajun Seasoning I use Slap ya mama!
- 1 1/2 t Oregano
- 1 t Smoked Paprika
- 1 t Garlic Powder
- 1 t Onion Powder
Pan Sauce:
- 1 sweet red pepper - finely diced
- 1 shallot - finely diced
- 3 cloves of garlic - pressed
- 1 t Smoked Paprika
- 1 t Cajun Seasoning I use Slap ya mama!
- 3/4 C Water
- 1 t Better than bouillon
- 2/3 C Heavy Cream
- 1 lime - cut in half
To Serve:
- Basmati rice
- Broccolini
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Prepare the chicken: Combine seasonings and oil into a bowl, mix well. Add chicken tossing to completely coat.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet + oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes on one side without touching, flip it and immediately place in hot oven for 10-15 minutes. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. (while it's in the oven begin making the sauce).
- Make the pan sauce: Heat oil in a skillet, sauté pepper and shallots for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, add garlic and cook one more minute (don't let it burn!). Add in water and bouillon and seasonings and allow to cook for 3 minutes. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Give it a taste to see if it needs additional salt or seasonings. I add fresh cracked pepper at this stage.
- Transfer cooked chicken to the pan sauce and allow the flavors to marry for a few minutes. I also add in my halved lime. (don't squeeze it yet, or the cream may curdle).
- Place broccolini and chicken over a bed of rice and enjoy!! NOW SQUEEZE THAT LIME OVER EVERYTHING!