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.
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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