Spicy Jalapeño Chicken
A zesty and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts marinated in a spicy jalapeño, lime, and garlic mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken breasts
- 2 Jalapeños, diced
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, diced jalapeños, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the marinade.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade, ensuring they are well covered.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and scatter chopped onions around it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For a milder version, remove seeds from jalapeños. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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