Chicken Breasts With Lime Crema Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts With Lime Crema
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice; ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 teaspoons prepared chili powder; ¾ teaspoon onion powder; ¾ teaspoon dried chipotle powder; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 chicken breasts, 10 to 12 ounces each halves (with bone and skin)

Servings: persons

¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons prepared chili powder
¾ teaspoon onion powder
¾ teaspoon dried chipotle powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 chicken breasts, 10 to 12 ounces each halves (with bone and skin)

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CHICKEN:.
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4 chicken breast halves (with bone and skin), 10 to 12 ounces each.
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To make Crema, in a small glass or stainless steel bowl, whisk crema ingredients.
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Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Prepare the grill for direct and indirect cooking over medium heat (350 to 450 degrees F).
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To make Paste, in a small bowl combine paste ingredients.
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Using your fingertips, carefully lift skin from chicken breasts, leaving skin closest to breastbone attached.
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Rub 1 teaspoon paste under skin all over exposed meat.
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Lay the skin back in place and spread the remaining paste evenly over all chicken breasts.
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Brush cooking grates clean.
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Grill chicken, skin side down, over direct medium heat, with lid closed, until skin is browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Turn over chicken and move over indirect medium heat.
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Close the lid and continue to cook until meat is opaque all the way to the bone, 20 to 30 minutes.
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Remove from grill and let rest 3 to 5 minutes.
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Serve warm with crema.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts With Lime Crema falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Breasts With Lime Crema

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