Key Lime Chicken
Zesty, juicy, and irresistibly flavorful, Key Lime Chicken is a vibrant dish that combines the tartness of fresh key limes with a savory, honey-sweet marinade infused with garlic, cumin, and paprika. Perfectly seared and oven-baked for maximum tenderness, this recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. The chicken is marinated to perfection, allowing the citrusy tang of the key lime juice and the umami-rich soy sauce to penetrate every bite. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with lime slices, this dish pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or a crisp green salad. Ready in under an hour, Key Lime Chicken delivers a tropical twist to your table while keeping things simple and wholesome.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 4 whole key limes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 4 pieces lime slices
Instructions
Juice the key limes into a small bowl to extract about 1/4 cup of juice. Set the juice aside.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh cilantro. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the key lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Place the chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for more intense flavor.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, letting excess marinade drip off, but reserve the marinade for later use.
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, then sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until they develop a golden-brown crust.
Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 2 minutes to infuse the chicken with additional flavor.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish the chicken with chopped cilantro and serve with lime slices on the side. Optionally, pair with rice, quinoa, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1655 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.1 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2855 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 218.7 g | 437% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 392 mg | 8% | |
*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.
