Santa Fe Chicken Recipe

Name: Santa Fe Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 limes, juice of; ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce; 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil; 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder; 1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ teaspoons honey; 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts; ¼ cup white wine; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves; mock sour cream or low-fat sour cream; 1 lime, sliced into 6 thin slices; 6 scallions, firecrackers; ¼ cup fresh salsa or ¼ cup papaya salsa

Servings: persons

3 limes, juice of
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ teaspoons honey
2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup white wine
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
mock sour cream or low-fat sour cream
1 lime, sliced into 6 thin slices
6 scallions, firecrackers
¼ cup fresh salsa or ¼ cup papaya salsa

1
Mix together marinade ingredients in a bowl, stirring thoroughly.
2
Pour into a shallow baking pan and lay the chicken breasts inches Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3
Preheat the broiler.
4
After 1 hour, when the chicken has absorbed all the flavors of the marinade, pour in the white wine.
5
Broil the chicken under a medium flame for 8-10 minutes, basting it with the juices to keep it moist.
6
Transfer the chicken to a platter and slice it at an angle.
7
Garnish each piece with a little of the pan juices, a dollop of Mock Sour Cream or low-fat sour cream, slices of lime, and a scallion firecracker, as well as a dollop of salsa.

376

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 limes, juice of, ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce, 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil, 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Santa Fe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Santa Fe Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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