Sweet Paprika Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
155 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sweet Paprika Chicken
Description
This dish starts with tenderized chicken breasts coated in a mixture of brown sugar, paprika, salt, and garlic powder, which imparts a sweet and smoky seasoning. Cooking the chicken over medium heat in a nonstick pan ensures it cooks evenly and stays moist. The thin, pounded chicken breasts allow quick cooking and a tender bite.
The optional serving additions—fresh mango slices, lime wedges, and cilantro—add a refreshing fruitiness, citrus tang, and herbal brightness, creating a balanced plate. The chicken pairs well with steamed rice, which can soak up juices and complement the flavors.
For best results, the spice rub should be applied liberally to coat both sides of the chicken before cooking. Serving suggestions include arranging the mango and cilantro around the rice and chicken, and squeezing fresh lime juice over before eating to enhance the flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast pounded to about ½ inch thickness, boneless skinless
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Mango optional, fresh mango slices, lime wedges, fresh cilantro
- lime
- cilantro
- rice
Instructions
- Whisk together brown sugar, paprika, salt, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Use hands to rub the spice mix generously onto both sides of each chicken breast.
- Preheat a large pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray. Add chicken breasts to pan and cook 4-5 minutes each side or until cooked through and juices run clear. Serve with steamed rice, mango slices, lime wedges and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Fresh mango slices and cilantro complement the chicken's sweet paprika flavor and provide a fresh contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1005mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 107IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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