Boneless chicken breasts get a quick chili rub then into the oven with lime slices for just 20 minutes. Enjoy right away or refrigerate or freeze to use in salads, wraps, sandwiches or tacos. Can be made on the BBQ, too!
1lime, cut into thin slices, plus more lime wedges for drizzling when serving
Chili Rub:
2Tablespoonsolive, canola or vegetable oil
1Tablespoontomato paste
1teaspoonbrown sugar
1teaspoonchili powder
3/4teaspoonfine table salt
1/2teaspooncumin
1/2teaspoonpaprika
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
1/8 - 1/4teaspoonchipotle chili powder, optional, for a bit of smoky heat
Freshly ground pepper
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 425F. (Or alternately, preheat BBQ to medium high heat).
Combine rub ingredients in a small bowl. Rub all over chicken breasts and place into a lightly greased cast iron or other oven-safe skillet (or other oven or BBQ safe pan). Tuck 5-6 lime slices between the chicken. Allow to stand for about 15 minutes.
Place skillet into the preheated oven to cook for 20 about minutes or until temperature reaches 165F in thickest part of meat (timing will vary depending on size of the chicken breasts). Switch the oven to broil and place skillet about 6-inches from broiler for a few minutes, or until nicely browned. Remove from oven and remove chicken to a cutting board. Let stand at least 5 minutes before slicing. Slice chicken and serve warm or if making ahead, wrap up whole and refrigerate to slice and use later.
(For the BBQ, place the cast iron skillet on the BBQ grate, close the BBQ lid and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes. You can finish the chicken quickly directly on the grill for some browning and grill marks, if you like.)
When serving, top with a drizzle of fresh lime juice to really brighten the flavours!
Keeps several days in the fridge or you can freeze it, as well!
Notes
One serving is 1/2 of a chicken breast.Tubes of Tomato Paste are great to have on hand for small amounts of tomato paste.Chili Powder is the same chili powder you would use for a pot of chili.Be sure to read the notes above this Recipe Card, for more tips on making this recipe.