Get the Recipe: Easy Oven Chili Lime Chicken
This delicious oven-baked chili lime chicken is perfect for use in salads, wraps, sandwiches and tacos. Boneless chicken breasts get a quick chili rub, then into the oven with lime slices for just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 lime, cut into thin slices, plus more lime wedges for drizzling when serving
Chili Rub:
- 2 Tablespoons olive, canola or vegetable oil
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste, *see Tips below
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon fine table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, optional, for a bit of smoky heat
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. (non-convection/not fan-assisted).
- Combine the rub ingredients in a small bowl. Rub all over chicken breasts and place them into a lightly greased cast-iron or other oven-safe skillet. Tuck 5 or6 lime slices between the chicken. Allow to stand in the pan for about 15 minutes.
- Place the skillet into the preheated oven to cook for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F, when measured in the thickest part of the meat. Timing will vary depending on the size of the chicken breasts.
- Switch the oven to broil and place the skillet about 6 inches from the broiler for a few minutes, or until the chicken is nicely browned. Remove from the oven, and then remove the chicken to a cutting board. Let the chicken rest at least 5 minutes before slicing. Slice the chicken and enjoy right away, or if making ahead, wrap and refrigerate or freeze to enjoy later.
- When serving, a drizzle of fresh lime juice really brightens the flavours!
- The cooked chicken will keep well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.
Notes
One serving is 1/2 of a chicken breast.
Check out my ideas for using this chili lime chicken!
Tips!
Tubes of tomato paste are great to have on hand for small amounts of tomato paste.
"Chili Powder" is the same chili powder spice blend you would use for a pot of chili.
This rub/marinade is also perfect for cooking the chicken breasts on the BBQ!
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 181kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 451mg, Potassium: 475mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 300IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 1mg
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