Even though chicken may be a staple in your diet, it doesn’t need to be boring. Make it exciting with this simple recipe that incorporates spicy seasonings to add a pleasant kick to weeknight meal.
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Servings 2
Calories 164 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil
- 3 tbsp Juice from 2 limes
- 1/4 c Cilantro (fresh chopped)
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Cayenne (optional)
- 1 Avocado (for garnish)
- Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper (to taste)
Instructions
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Warm coconut oil in a medium-sized skillet.
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While skillet is warming, sprinkle chicken breasts with seasonings (not cilantro).
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Once skillet is medium-hot, add chicken breasts and cover.
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Juice lime into skillet along with chicken breast and cook about 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink.
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While chicken is cooking, slice avocado for garnish and roughly chop cilantro.
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Once chicken is done, sprinkle generously with cilantro and serve with avocado garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 44mg2%
Potassium 299mg9%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 750IU15%
Vitamin C 23.1mg28%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 2.5mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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