Cilantro-Lime Chicken With Fresh Salsa

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 12
Mouthwatering Cilantro-Lime Chicken recipe with Fresh Salsa
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

20-25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lime
1 purple onion
3 large tomatoes or 5 medium tomatoes
1 hungarian wax chile
2 serrano peppers
2 lbs chicken breasts
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 fluid ounce tequila
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
350
Sugar
5g
Fat
9g
Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Fresh Salsa is a flavorful and healthy recipe that combines lean protein, fresh vegetables, and spices for a tasty and satisfying dish. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a dinner party with friends and family. The fresh salsa adds a burst of flavor to the dish and complements the flavors of the chicken perfectly. This dish is high in protein, low in sugar and fat, and packed with vitamins and minerals, making it a great choice for anyone looking to eat healthily and enjoy delicious food at the same time.

Instructions

1.Squeeze the juice of 1 lime into a bowl.
2.Finely chop 1/2 of purple onion, and add to the lime juice in the bowl.
3.Dice 2 large tomatoes or 4 medium tomatoes, add to the onion and lime juice in the bowl.
4.Seed and finely chop the hungarian wax chile and 1 serrano pepper, add to the bowl.
5.Add 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro leaves to the bowl, mix salsa well.
6.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
7.In a pan, heat 3 tablespoons butter/margarine. Add the remaining 1/2 of purple onion, sauté for 5 minutes or until tender.
8.Add 2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the pan, sauté for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
9.Add 1 fluid ounce of tequila to the pan. Cook for 2-3 moreminutes.
10.Top chicken with salsa. Enjoy!

PROS

Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Fresh Salsa is a healthy and tasty recipe with low sugar and fat content.

High in protein, Vitamin C and Iron, this recipe is good for your immune and digestive systems.

CONS

This recipe for cilantro-lime chicken is spicy, which may not be appealing to all taste buds.
Also, it needs to be consumed immediately after cooking to enjoy its full flavor.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lime is a great source of vitamin C, which supports your immune system, and helps your skin look healthy and young. Chicken is a good source of lean protein, which is important for building and repairing your body’s tissues. Cilantro has antibacterial properties and can help improve digestion. Tomatoes contain an antioxidant called lycopene, which may protect against some types of cancer.

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