Description
Juicy chicken breasts or pieces seasoned with vibrant Mexican spices—cumin, chili powder, garlic, and paprika—perfect for grilling, baking, or using in tacos, bowls, and salads.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken (breasts or thighs)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: juice of ½ lime
Instructions
- In a bowl or resealable bag, whisk together oil, spices (chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic and onion powders), salt, pepper, and lime juice if using.
- Add chicken and thoroughly coat. Marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours (for richer flavor). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Cook using one of these methods:
- Grill or grill‑pan: cook about 6–8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165 °F (74 °C).
- Bake: preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C), bake on a sheet until chicken reaches 165 °F—approximately 12–14 minutes depending on thickness :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
- Stovetop: heat a bit of oil and sauté until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per side depending on thickness.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing or shredding.
Notes
- Use the seasoned chicken for tacos, burrito bowls, salads, or quesadillas.
- For a citrusy asado-style flavor, swap lime juice with orange or a mix of orange and lime.
- Make a larger batch and freeze cooked chicken for meal prep.
- Adjust spices to your heat preference—add cayenne or red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes (baking) or ~16 minutes (grilling)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinate and grill/bake or pan‑sear
- Cuisine: Mexican‑inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz chicken
- Calories: ≈180 kcal
- Sugar: ≈0 g
- Sodium: ≈200 mg
- Fat: ≈9 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈1 g
- Fiber: ≈0 g
- Protein: ≈24 g
- Cholesterol: ≈60 mg
