Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro Lime Chicken is a vibrant and zesty low-carb dish that combines succulent chicken with a fresh cilantro-lime marinade, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. Baked to perfection, it brings a taste of Mexico right to your table with minimal effort.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams (roughly 1 cup chopped)
• Lime juice - 60 ml (about 2 tablespoons)
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 30 ml (2 tablespoons)
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
3. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade over the top, ensuring they are well coated.
4. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes for maximum flavor.
5. Bake the marinated chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 54 g
• Carbs: 3 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 720 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in antioxidants from cilantro, which may help reduce inflammation.

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