5.0 from 9 votes
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!
Prep Time
18 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 393 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (4) boneless skinless
- 2 tbsp Tajin seasoning
- 2 limes and zest separated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes before serving with pan juices and remaining lime, cut into wedges, squeezing juice on top.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.