Description
Easy Chili Lime Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings zesty lime and spicy chili together in perfect harmony. This recipe features tender chicken marinated in a blend of fresh herbs and spices, then baked to juicy perfection. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, it can be served alongside fluffy steamed rice or warm naan for a delightful meal. Quick to prepare, this dish allows you to spend more time enjoying the company of loved ones and less time in the kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- Salt and black pepper
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 fresno pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine chicken, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Arrange butter slices on top.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until cooked through.
- In a sauce pot over low heat, melt butter. Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, and fresno pepper.
- Remove from heat and whisk in honey and lime juice; add cilantro and season with salt.
- Serve the sauce over the chicken with steamed rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg