Spicy Citrus Chicken (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Spices
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Two big chicken breasts (roughly 1-1.2 pounds)
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One tbsp olive oil
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Half tsp cumin powder
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Half tsp paprika powder
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Quarter tsp salt
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Quarter tsp ground black pepper
→ Spicy Lime Sauce
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Quarter cup olive oil
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Half cup finely cut cilantro
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Juice squeezed from one whole lime
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One tbsp honey
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Two garlic cloves, finely chopped
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Half tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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One red chili, cut into thin slices
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Small amount of salt
# Preparation Steps:
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Throw all sauce ingredients into a bowl and stir them together
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Cut chicken breasts down the middle, then chop into chunks. Mix chicken in a big bowl with olive oil, a spoonful of sauce, and all the spices
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Pour some olive oil in a skillet on medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 10-12 minutes, turning once halfway. Drizzle some sauce over the chicken near the end
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Put the chicken on plates and pour the leftover sauce on top
# Additional Tips:
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You can let the chicken sit in the mix beforehand or just cook it right away
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Goes great with tortillas, on top of greens, or by itself
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Make it milder or spicier by changing how much chili you use