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Our cilantro lime chicken breasts a re a simple and healthy meal.
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Cilantro Lime Chicken Breasts

These citrusy chicken breasts are tender, juicy, and flavorful.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time28 minutes
Marinating Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 38 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: High Protein, Keto, Low-Carb
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 209kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh squeezed
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

Instructions

  • In a large glass bowl, whisk the lime juice, cilantro, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic cloves, cumin, cayenne pepper and olive oil.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the bowl, and make sure they are covered with marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a covering of your choice. Place in the fridge to marinate for 3-4 hours.
  • Once the chicken is done marinating. Preheat your oven to 350F. Heat the avocado oil in a large oven safe pan or cast iron skillet over medium/high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides for 3-4 minutes. Then place the chicken in the oven to bake for 15-20 minutes. The chicken will have an internal temperature of 165F when it is done cooking. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5-6 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5