Pan Fried Tajin Chicken Recipe

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    18 mins

  • Cook Time

    18 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    393 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Pan Fried Tajin Chicken Recipe

Tajin chicken is a quick and easy pan fried recipe with just 4 ingredients. You’ll have juicy, crispy chili and lime chicken in 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (4) boneless skinless
  • 2 tbsp Tajin seasoning
  • 2 limes and zest separated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions

  1. Zest 1 lime. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with the tajin seasoning. Transfer to a bowl and toss with zest and the juice from 1 lime. Let marinate 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Pan fry the chicken thighs for 6 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Internal temp should read 165°F.
  3. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes before serving with pan juices and remaining lime, cut into wedges, squeezing juice on top.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 393kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 161mg (7%) Potassium 408mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 931IU (19%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 393 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 393kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 161mg 7%
Potassium 408mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 931IU 19%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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