Spicy Chicken Breasts
Tender boneless chicken breasts rubbed with a smoky, spicy seasoning, seared on the stovetop and finished in the oven for juicy, flavorful weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lb total
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chili powder adjust for heat preference
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, lime juice, and honey to make the spice marinade.
- Brush the marinade evenly over both sides of each chicken breast. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil and sear the chicken breasts 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.
Notes
For extra heat, sprinkle a pinch of cayenne into the marinade. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and are great sliced over salads or in sandwiches.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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