Description
A flavorful and simple chicken dish infused with vibrant Mexican spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by trimming excess fat and patting dry.
- Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; rub the spice blend over the chicken.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove chicken from skillet and squeeze fresh lime juice over it.
- Slice the chicken, garnish with cilantro, and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices and lime juice for an hour before cooking. Ensure not to overcook to retain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg