Chili Lime Chicken

Chili Lime Chicken

This chili lime chicken recipe combines many of the spices I grew up with and has become a distinctive part of my cooking, including dishes such as chili Colorado, posole, and Frontera-style carne asada. I would describe this dish as more Tex-Mex or New Mexican than Mexican. Serve on a bed of rice or slice thinly for use in tacos or to top a green salad.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 45 mins
Yield:
8 chicken breasts
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup ancho chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 2/3 cup canola oil, or more as needed
  • 1 large lime, juiced
  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

Step 1
Combine ancho chile powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chipotle powder in a medium glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in canola oil and lime juice until well-combined; thin with additional canola oil if mixture seems too thick.

Step 2
Arrange chicken in a glass or ceramic baking dish; pour marinade over chicken, covering it completely. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

Step 3
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 4
Arrange chicken on the baking sheet; do not crowd. Discard any excess marinade.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 to 6 minutes.

Cook’s Notes:

Brine chicken if time permits.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

301
Calories
22g
Fat
3g
Carbs
24g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 301
% Daily Value *
Total Fat22g 28%
Saturated Fat2g 11%
Cholesterol65mg 22%
Sodium930mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate3g 1%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars1g
Protein24g
Vitamin C4mg 21%
Calcium21mg 2%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium230mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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