Cumin-Lime Chicken Recipe

Name: Cumin-Lime Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat discarded; 1 medium lime, halved, divided use; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped, or 1/2 cup finely chopped poblano pepper; 1/4 large onion, finely chopped; 1 small tomato, chopped; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Lightly spray an 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
3
Place the chicken in a single layer in the pan.
4
Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lime over the chicken.
5
Sprinkle with the cumin.
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Top with the bell pepper and onion.
7
Bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.
8
Using a slotted spatula, transfer the chicken to plates.
9
Stir the tomato, cilantro, and salt into the pan, scraping to dislodge any browned bits.
10
Squeeze the juice from the remaining 1/2 lime into the pan.
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Stir well.
12
Spoon over the chicken.
13
Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.
14
(Per serving)
15
Calories: 157
16
Total fat: 1.5g
17
Saturated: 0.5g
18
Trans: 0.0g
19
Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
20
Monounsaturated: 0.5g
21
Cholesterol: 68mg
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Sodium: 235mg
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Carbohydrates: 6g
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Fiber: 1g
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Sugars: 3g
26
Protein: 28g
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Calcium: 56mg
28
Potassium: 449mg
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1 vegetable
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3 very lean meat

215

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat discarded, 1 medium lime, halved, divided use, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Cumin-Lime Chicken 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.

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Cumin-Lime Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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