Baja Chicken
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Baja Chicken
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With bright citrus, garlic, and jalapeño pepper, Baja Chicken is so full of flavor! This chicken is so juicy and tender, delicious on its own or in tacos, bowls, wraps, and so much more.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons lime juice juice of about 2 limes
- ¼ cup orange juice juice of about 1 orange
- 2 jalapeños sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil divided
Garnish (optional)
- Freshly chopped cilantro
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Place the chicken breast in a zip top bag, or covered container. Add the lime juice, orange juice, jalapeno slices, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and half of the cooking oil.
- Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated in the marinade. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or up to 3 hours.
- Heat the remaining oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breast to the skillet and let sit on the first side 2-3 minutes without moving to sear. Once a nice golden brown sear has formed, flip the chicken and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until chicken reaches 165˚F internal temperature. Note: if you don't have an oven-proof skillet, you can transfer the chicken to a baking sheet or casserole dish, but it may take a couple of extra minutes to cook.
- Let sit 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Substitutions:
- How to Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 4 days.
- How to Freeze: This Baja Chicken recipe freezes well. It can be frozen after cooking. See “how to freeze” section in the original post for full instructions.
- This Baja Chicken recipe freezes well. It can be frozen after cooking. See “how to freeze” section in the original post for full instructions.
- How to Reheat: Baja Chicken can be thawed in the refrigerator, then reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.
- can be thawed in the refrigerator, then reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.
- How to Scale: This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions. For doubling, use the largest skillet you can to avoid crowding.
- This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions. For doubling, use the largest skillet you can to avoid crowding.
- Chicken breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs will work. Chicken tenders work as well, but will require a shorter cooking time.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
973mg
(41%)
Potassium
939mg
(27%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
262IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 939mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 262IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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