5 from 12 votes
Baked Chili Lime Chicken Breasts
This Baked Chili Lime Chicken features boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinated in a blend of avocado oil, fresh lime juice, maple syrup, chili powder, garlic powder, and sea salt. The marinade offers a balance of tangy citrus and mild sweetness with gentle heat. Baking and finishing under the broiler gives the chicken a cooked-through tender interior and a slightly caramelized exterior with intensified flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
2
Large Breasts
Calories:
585 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil
- ¼ cup lime juice fresh
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1.5 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- Add the ingredients for the chicken marinade to a small bowl (avocado oil, lime juice, pure maple syrup, chili powder, garlic powder and sea salt), and stir well until everything is combined.
- Transfer the raw chicken breasts to a large zip lock bag along with the marinade. Seal the bag and swish everything around until the chicken is coated with marinade. Marinate for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours. I like marinating the recipe for several hours for tangy flavor and the best results.
- When you’re ready to cook the chicken, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Transfer the chicken, along with the marinade, to a large casserole dish, baking dish, or a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and baste it using the juices from the baking dish. To do so, simply spoon the juices over the chicken breasts.
- Place your oven on the high broil setting and broil the chicken for 3 to 8 minutes, or until it has a deeper golden brown color and is cooked through.
- Chicken is considered fully cooked once it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of each breast to check for doneness.
- Let chicken rest at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve Chili Lime Chicken Breasts with your choice of side dishes and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use two large chicken breasts, thinly sliced cutlets, or chicken tenders to adjust portion size and cooking time.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop; up to 24 hours for more intensity.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Chicken Breast
Calories
585kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
78g
(156%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Cholesterol
248mg
(83%)
Sodium
908mg
(38%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Large Breasts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 585
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Chicken Breast | |
| Calories | 585kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 78g | 156% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 248mg | 83% |
| Sodium | 908mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.