Description
A flavorful and easy Mexican chicken breast recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Splash of oil for cooking
- Squeeze of lime
- Optional: salsa for extra kick
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry.
- Mix cumin, chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder. Rub the mixture onto the chicken.
- Heat oil in a skillet until hot but not smoking.
- Sear chicken on both sides until golden, about 6-7 minutes each side.
- Optionally tent chicken with foil and let it rest before serving.
Notes
Chicken can be marinated for 15 minutes for extra flavor. Great for tacos, burrito bowls, or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mexican chicken, easy dinner, quick recipes, weeknight meal
