Spicy Lime Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Lime Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Lime Zest; 1 whole Serrano Chili; 3 Tablespoons Oil; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander; 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 2 Tablespoons Sugar; 2 teaspoons Curry Powder; 3 dashes Red Pepper (Cayenne); 4 pieces Chicken Tenderloins; Salt, Pepper And Seasoning Salt, To Taste; 1/4 cups Cilantro, Chopped; 4 slices Lime

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Lime Zest
1 whole Serrano Chili
3 Tablespoons Oil
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Sugar
2 teaspoons Curry Powder
3 dashes Red Pepper (Cayenne)
4 pieces Chicken Tenderloins
Salt, Pepper And Seasoning Salt, To Taste
1/4 cups Cilantro, Chopped
4 slices Lime

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Zest lime and dice Serrano chili.
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Mix lime zest, chopped chili, oil, cumin coriander, soy sauce, salt, sugar, curry powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
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Season chicken with a few dashes of salt, pepper, and seasoning salt.
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Add chicken and marinade to a Ziploc bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
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Remove chicken from bag and place on a plate.
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If you want to use the marinade as a sauce, pour the marinade in a small sauce pan.
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Boil for at least 2 minutes and stir so it does not burn.
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Spray a grill pan or skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium heat.
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Place chicken in pan and allow to cook for 4 minutes without turning.
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Chop cilantro and limes slices while chicken is cooking.
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Flip chicken and let cook on other side for another 4 minutes.
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Plate, sprinkle with cilantro, and squeeze lime juice over chicken.
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Serve with sauce and rice if desired.
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Enjoy!
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Adapted from Chaos in the Kitchens Lime and Coconut Chicken.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon Lime Zest, 1 whole Serrano Chili, 3 Tablespoons Oil, 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Lime Chicken

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