Description
A flavorful dish featuring chicken marinated in a blend of chili powder, brown sugar, and garlic, baked to perfection for a sweet and spicy experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together chili powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving with lime wedges.
Notes
Marinate chicken in the spice mix for a few hours or overnight for intensified flavor. Consider using an air fryer for a quick version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken recipe, spicy chicken, baked chicken, easy dinner recipe, meal prep