Chili-Lime Chicken
This is a wonderful, tasty, dish that is easy to make and only takes about 20-30 minutes to cook. It is my own spin on a common dish; chili-lime chicken. I chose this dish because all the ingredients are either common or cheap, making it the perfect meal for any college student. I added a kick to it to spice things up, as well as giving the chicken an assortment of vegetables. (Serve with vegetables for a healthy meal, or just use the marinade for a delicious piece of meat).
Serves: 2
Ingredients
1 lb. chicken
Marinade:
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
1 ½ tsp Chili Powder
½ tsp Cumin
¾ tsp Salt/Pepper
2 tbsp. Lime Juice (Optional: 1 Lime Zest)
1 tsp Cilantro
½ tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Onion Powder
Other:
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
1 tsp Chili Powder
½ tsp Salt/Pepper
2 Bell Peppers (Sliced)
¾ Onion (Sliced)
Optional: 2 Jalapenos (Sliced)
Instructions
- Mix the marinade together and coat the chicken
- Let sit for at least 30 minutes
- Heat the pan to Medium/High heat & add 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
- Put coated chicken on pan for 5-7 minutes covered
- Season vegetables with remaining chili powder, salt, and pepper
- Add the remaining olive oil & the vegetables and flip the chicken
- Cook 5-7 minutes covered
- Remove from heat once the chicken and vegetables are fully cooked.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate, Enjoy!
I like how you added the vegetables to turn this recipe into a full meal instead of just one dish. I’m a big fan of spicy food so I think I definitely need to try this out one night. Good work!
This recipe seems really good! I love making chicken dishes and it seems relatively easy for meal prepping for the week.
One question I have is I’m assuming that by chicken, you meant chicken breast? Unless it’s up to preference.
This will add some spice to my boring chicken routine! I also love making veggies and I agree with you it will go great with them. Bring some to class! I will happily bring my plate.
Hey Rom! I made your recipe this weekend and it turned out great. It was delicious and very easy to make. I usually never bother with marinading or seasoning, so this was a pleasant change from the “plain” chicken that I am used to making. I added in the optional jalapeños and I thought they were a good touch. Thanks for the recipe!