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Easy Chili Lime Chicken
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish with a spicy, tangy sauce, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pounds small boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- salt and black pepper salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cold, salted butter, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 fresno pepper seeded and sliced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chicken with garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and top with butter slices. Bake for 20-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, warm butter with onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and chili powder. Add Fresno pepper, cook until melted.
- Whisk in honey and lime juice, then stir in cilantro. Season with salt to taste.
- Spoon sauce over cooked chicken. Serve with rice, naan, basil, and extra sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with the spices and lime juice for 30 minutes before baking.