Chili Lime Chicken

Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
30 mins

Additional Time:
3 hrs 5 mins

Total Time:
3 hrs 45 mins

Servings:
8

Yield:
8 chicken breasts

Ingredients

Directions

Combine ancho chile powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chipotle powder in a medium glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in canola oil and lime juice until well-combined; thin with additional canola oil if mixture seems too thick.

Arrange chicken in a glass or ceramic baking dish; pour marinade over chicken, covering it completely. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Arrange chicken on the baking sheet; do not crowd. Discard any excess marinade.

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 to 6 minutes.

Cook’s Note

Brine chicken if time permits.

Substitute ancho chile powder with any ground mild chile you like.

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)