Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 jalapeños, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
- Add chicken to skillet and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Add sliced jalapeños and garlic during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Finish with lime juice and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño heat level to your preference by removing seeds for milder flavor.
- Serve with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Sauté and simmer
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with jalapeños
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg