Mediterranean Diet
Chipotle Chili Lime Chicken Prep
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servings4 hours 22 minutes
total timeIngredients
2 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp paprika (I used 1.5 tbsp)
1 tbsp Aleppo pepper (or chili flakes of choice)
1 tbsp garlic powder (I used 1.5 tbsp)
½ tbsp chipotle powder (I used red pepper here)
½ tsp ground coriander
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Completely forgot this step 😅)
1 tbsp olive oil (I probably used 2-3)
2 tbsp plain yogurt
siggisdairy of course)
Juice of 1 large lime
½ large red onion, thinly sliced
Directions
Prep the chicken
Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs (as desired) and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Season & marinate
Add salt, pepper, paprika, Aleppo pepper, garlic powder, chipotle powder, coriander, cayenne, cilantro, olive oil, yogurt, and lime juice. Mix well until the chicken is fully coated
Add onion & marinate
Thinly slice ½ a large red onion and mix it into the chicken.
Best: Marinate 2–4 hours in the fridge
Can be cooked immediately if needed
Bring to room temp
Remove chicken from the fridge and let it sit out for ~30 minutes.
Bake
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C)
Pack the marinated chicken tightly into a loaf pan (approx. 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches)
Bake uncovered for 50–55 minutes
Drain juices
Remove from oven and carefully tilt the pan to pour excess juices into a bowl.
Drizzle back over chicken before serving
Or save as a flavorful broth base
Slice & serve
Flip the chicken onto a cutting board and slice into strips or cubes.
Macros for Mine
per 250g, recipe makes 1263g)
305 cals | 48.1 pro | .5g carb | 9.6g fat
Original vid @shredhappens brother I can’t wait to try all of your recipes 😭👏🏽👏🏽
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servings4 hours 22 minutes
total time