Healthy Mexican Chicken Strips
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these flavorful and guilt-free Healthy Mexican Chicken Strips! Perfectly seasoned with a vibrant blend of chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and a hint of lime, these tender strips are a protein-packed delight that cooks up in just 15 minutes. Marinated in heart-healthy olive oil and citrusy lime juice, they deliver a zesty punch without the added calories. Whether you serve them over a crisp salad, in warm tortillas, or as a standalone dish, these Mexican-inspired chicken strips are a versatile and satisfying option for busy weeknights. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra pop of flavor, and enjoy a quick, easy, and delicious meal the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips, approximately 1 inch wide. Place the strips in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice over the chicken strips in the mixing bowl. Add the spice mixture to the chicken as well.
Toss the chicken strips until they are evenly coated with the olive oil, lime juice, and spice mixture. Let the chicken marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare your cooking surface.
Heat a large non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken strips in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes on the other side, or until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C).
Remove the chicken strips from the skillet and let them rest for 2-3 minutes.
Serve the chicken strips immediately. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.2 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 1616 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 142.3 g | 285% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1339 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
