Description
A vibrant, spicy-sweet chicken dish that’s quick and budget-friendly, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Add the chicken to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Mix together honey and lime juice in a small bowl until well combined.
- Pour the honey-lime mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Allow it to caramelize for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
For spicier flavor, consider adding cayenne pepper to the spice mix. Always let chicken rest after cooking for juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, spicy, quick dinner, honey-lime, weeknight meal