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Jalapeño Lime Chicken

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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 229 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 T lime juice
  • 1 T extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ t cumin
  • ¼ t red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 jalapeño sliced into ¼-inch pieces widthwise
  • 3 chicken breasts
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl or ramekin, prepare the marinade by adding the lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and 1 slice of jalapeño.
  • Place the chicken breasts and marinade in a plastic bag. Put in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours to marinate (overnight is ideal).
  • Remove chicken and marinade from the refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature prior to cooking.
  • Heat a skillet to medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, place the chicken on the skillet, and pour the marinade over it. Cook for 7 minutes until the chicken begins to brown on the bottom, then flip the chicken with a spatula and cook another 7 minutes on the other side, or until fully cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet, serve immediately with sliced jalapeños, and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 39gFat: 6g
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