Recipes Cuisine Latin American Mexican Chili Lime Chicken 4.6 (16) 12 Reviews 6 Photos This chili lime chicken recipe combines many of the spices I grew up with and has become a distinctive part of my cooking, including dishes such as chili Colorado, posole, and Frontera-style carne asada. I would describe this dish as more Tex-Mex or New Mexican than Mexican. Serve on a bed of rice or slice thinly for use in tacos or to top a green salad. Recipe by Larry Dean Updated on January 8, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 6 6 6 6 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs 5 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 chicken breasts Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¼ cup ancho chile powder 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder ⅔ cup canola oil, or more as needed 1 large lime, juiced 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Directions Combine ancho chile powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chipotle powder in a medium glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in canola oil and lime juice until well-combined; thin with additional canola oil if mixture seems too thick. Arrange chicken in a glass or ceramic baking dish; pour marinade over chicken, covering it completely. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange chicken on the baking sheet; do not crowd. Discard any excess marinade. Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 to 6 minutes. Cook's Notes: Brine chicken if time permits. Substitute ancho chile powder with any ground mild chile you like. Editor's Note: Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 301 Calories 22g Fat 3g Carbs 24g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 301 % Daily Value * Total Fat 22g 28% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 65mg 22% Sodium 930mg 40% Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 1g Protein 24g Vitamin C 4mg 21% Calcium 21mg 2% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 230mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved