Easy Chili Lime Chicken

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

2 pounds small boneless chicken breasts or thighs

4 cloves garlic, chopped

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

2 teaspoons cumin

salt and black pepper

2 tablespoons cold, salted butter, sliced

steamed rice and naan for serving

1/2 cup fresh basil

4 tablespoons salted butter

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

1 fresno pepper, seeded and sliced

1/3 cup honey

1/3 cup fresh lime juice

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°.2. In a baking dish, toss together the chicken, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Arrange the butter slices over the chicken. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. 3. Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a sauce pot, warm 4 tablespoons butter or olive oil with onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and chipotle chili powder. Add the fresno pepper or chil flakes to taste. Cook over low heat until melted. Remove from the heat, whisk in the honey and lime juice. Add the cilantro. Season with salt.4. Spoon the sauce over the warm chicken. Serve the chicken and sauce over bowls of rice with fresh basil and additional sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 434 kcal