Margarita Chicken (Pan Seared)
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Ingredients
Chicken & marinade:
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ¼ bunch chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 small garlic clove grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ lbs boneless chicken breasts
Margarita salsa:
- 1 seedless english cucumber chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 small shallot chopped
- ½ Jalapeño optional, finely chopped
- ½ bunch cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Marinate the chicken:
- Add lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chopped cilantro, cumin, garlic, salt, and chicken breasts to a large zip bag. Let chicken marinate for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, make the salsa.
Make the Margarita salsa:
- In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, shallot, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro. Squeeze the lime juice over the top, season with salt, and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cook the chicken:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat up the remaining olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts on a skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through at an internal temperature of 165F. Discard chicken marinade. Remove the chicken onto a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Serve:
- Serve the seared chicken breasts topped with spoonfuls of the Margarita salsa.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
642mg
(27%)
Potassium
892mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
433IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 642mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 892mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 433IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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