Description
This Southwest Chicken is so juicy and has the most incredible bold flavors! The simple marinade is made up of lime juice, cilantro, and a blend of earthy, smoky, garlicy dried spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step: Place the chicken breasts in a freezer bag. In a bowl or glass measuring cup add all of the ingredients for the marinade. Whisk together and pour it in with the chicken.
- Step: Press the air out of the bag and seal it. Massage the marinade into the chicken, then refrigerate it for 1-3 hours.
- Step: Remove the chicken from the fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking it. Preheat your grill or oven to 400° F. If grilling, clean and oil the grates. If baking, line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Step: Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 4-6 minutes then flip it over and cook another 4-6 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165° F.
- Step: To bake the chicken, place it on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165° F.
- Step: Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into it. Serve as desired.
Notes
The cooked chicken will keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze the chicken for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken + Poultry
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 264 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 789 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg