Chili powder Lemon Chicken – Slim Kitchen

This spicy chili powder chicken breast becomes very crispy. With the help of a delicious lime marinade, this is the best way to cook chicken. It is also very healthy and good for you!

The lime and chili powder were perfect. It’s bright and spicy, and a bit spicy. My chicken is grilled or grilled, not deep oil (like others do in other chili chicken recipes).

Once marinated and then quickly cooked on the grill or stovetop, you can place the chicken in a tortilla or eat it yourself as a main course.

Keep reading and I will tell you more about this chili chicken recipe. Not only do you discover how to cook it, but you also find how to use it in meal preparation, and other types of foods that taste delicious too. If you like chili powder, don’t miss this slow cooker red chili pepper and roasted chili pepper pumpkin bowl.

Key ingredients and simple swaps

The only ingredients in this recipe are chicken breasts and 4 simple spices. It’s really! Here is more information about what I use and any alternatives you can make.

• chicken breast: Use as much chicken as possible to feed everyone. A good rule to follow is about 1/2 pound of meat per person.
• chili: I use a lot of this spice in this recipe. If you want to make the chicken taste more fragrant, use more chili powder in it. This recipe works with sweet chili powder, but I prefer sweet chili powder.
• Garlic powder: You can use garlic salt, or even fresh garlic. If you use garlic salt, please do not use other salts.
• Kosher Salt: You don’t have to use it in full, especially if you use garlic salt.
• black pepper: You only need a small pinch of black pepper. If you want to heat up a little more heat, add some chili or red pepper flakes.
• Lemon juice: This really brings everything together. Fresh lime juice is the best, and if you don’t have lime, lemon will work too.
• olive oil: Oil is something you will use to grill or fry chicken in a pan. Use coconut oil or avocado oil as a substitute.

notes: For a complete list and detailed description of how to make this chili chicken, check out the printable recipe card at the bottom of this article!

Eat chicken breast with chili powder

This is one of the chicken dishes that work in many ways, and there are delicious leftovers leftovers. Serve it with some steamed white rice or cilantro lime cauliflower rice. As a cereal bowl and chopped fresh vegetables, it was also great.

Another option is to eat it with some baked potatoes or vegetables. These honey-roasted sweet potatoes are a great way to balance the spices and I like to serve with chili powdered chicken and crispy roasted green beans or cauliflower.

You can also place this chicken in a tortilla and eat it like a taco – because don’t the taco taste good? On the side, offer some quick beans or this creamy lime coleslaw. Then you will have the flavor of a big meal!

Recipe Tips and Ideas

Follow these tips to make sure you find this chicken crispy and spicy every time!

• Trim the chicken’s fat. This will make it easier to consume so you won’t accidentally chew fat or tendons.
• Mash the chicken so they are all the same thickness, which will make them cook more evenly. Use meat mallet or rolling pin.
• Rub the spice mixture into the chicken to allow the spice to be completely covered.

Frequently Asked Questions

These are some questions that readers often ask…

What is the difference between sweet and smoked paprika?

In fact, there are three different types of chili powder, each of which will give you a completely different flavor.

• Regular or sweet chili powder: When something is marked as paprika, it is almost always sweet. Sweet chili powder is made from sweet chili without any spices or heat.
• Hot chili powder: As the name suggests, hot chili powder is very spicy. It is made from chili peppers with similar heat to Aleppo peppers. This is sometimes called Hungarian pepper powder.
• Smoked paprika: This is the Spanish version of chili powder or dopunton. It is usually made from chili smoked from oak trees. It is usually a bit sweet and very smoky.

Is this the same thing as Paprikash?

This recipe was inspired by Paprikash, but it wasn’t exactly the same recipe. Paprikash is a Hungarian recipe that usually comes with a rich butter sauce. My recipe uses a lot of the same spices (especially chili powder), but the chicken isn’t in the cream sauce.

Can you make this recipe with your thighs?

Yes, you can make this recipe with chicken thighs. In fact, you can make this recipe with any type of bone or boneless, skinless chicken you want. If you make it with bone chicken, the chicken will be more juicier and not too easy to dry.

No matter what type of chicken you use, be careful about the cooking temperature. Thicker meat will take longer to cook completely. The best way to tell if your chicken is fully cooked is to see the cooking temperature.

What is the safe cooking temperature for chicken breasts?

Safe cooking temperatures for all types of poultry – no matter which cutting you use – are 165ºF. Use an instant food thermometer by sticking it in the thickest part of the chicken.

How do you make chili powder chicken breast in a fryer?

You can definitely make this chili chicken breast recipe in the fryer.

Preheat the fryer to 390°F. Then, place the spice-covered chicken breast in a single layer in the air frying basket. Bake for about 9 minutes. Then, flip the chicken over and bake for another 9 minutes.

How long you cook the chicken in the fryer depends on the thickness of the chicken breast. That’s why I always recommend that you follow a safe cooking temperature, not just the cooking time I recommend.

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