✨ Spice up your dinner with this flavorful Lemon Chili Chicken! A perfect balance of tangy lemon, a touch of heat, and juicy chicken makes it a standout meal. Pair it with rice, veggies, or salad for a wholesome delight! 🌟
📝 Ingredients:
- 🍗 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 🥄 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 🌶️ 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 🍋 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 🍯 1 teaspoon honey
- 🧂 Salt and ⚫ black pepper, to taste
- 🌿 Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
📋 Directions:
- Marinate the Chicken:
a. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
b. Rub this mixture all over the chicken breasts. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator. - Cook the Chicken:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil to the pan and place the chicken breasts in the skillet.
- Cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Glaze with Lemon Sauce:
- Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken in the skillet during the last minute of cooking.
- Let the marinade reduce slightly to create a light glaze.
- Serve:
- Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and spoon the pan juices over the top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and serve immediately.
- Pair with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
📊 Nutritional Information:
- ⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marination)
- 🔥 Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 25 minutes
- 🔥 Kcal: 320 kcal per serving
- 🍽️ Servings: 4 servings