Sweet Paprika Skillet Chicken
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4.8
32 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sweet Paprika Skillet Chicken
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 chicken breast pounded to flatten slightly or cut in half to form two thinner chicken cutlets, boneless skinless
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or canola or vegetable oil
- rice fresh mango slices, lime wedges for serving (optional, with cilantro and lime
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and pat the spice mixture onto the chicken breasts, rubbing it into the chicken to create an even coating.
- In a large, 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the coconut oil (or other oil) over medium heat until hot and rippling. Add the chicken in a single layer (you may need to do separate batches) and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side depending on how thick the chicken pieces are (the chicken will register 160 degrees on an instant read thermometer when cooked fully). The chicken will darken quite a bit due to the brown sugar in the spice rub. Adjust the heat if you feel the chicken is burning or overcooking - it will be dry if it overcooks so cook it just until cooked through so it stays juicy and tender.
- Remove the chicken to a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces, if needed.
- Let the chicken rest 5 or so minutes before serving. Serve with cilantro lime rice, fresh mangoes and lime wedges for the ultimate dining experience.
Notes
- Chicken: I almost always cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts lengthwise into two thinner chicken cutlets (slicing it like you would a hot dog bun but all the way through). This means that often I can get away with using 2-3 thicker chicken breasts and still feeding our family of 7. If you don't choose to do that or the chicken isn't thick enough to cut that way, you may want to pound slightly to flatten to a more even thickness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 Serving
Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
1006mg
(42%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1006mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
32 reviews
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