Description
Southwest Chicken Breasts are bursting with incredible flavors from lime, garlic, and spices. This easy recipe ensures a quick and delicious meal, perfect for any night of the week. Enjoy juicy, marinated chicken that the whole family 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.
- Use a meat tenderizer, rolling pin, or bottom of a mason jar to 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 a mixing bowl, ensuring all sides are evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the chicken to marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
Notes
Pounding the chicken helps it cook evenly.
Marinating longer enhances the flavors, so consider doing it overnight for the best results.
Serve with a fresh salad or your favorite side!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg