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chipotle lime chicken

Baked Chipotle Lime Chicken

Baked Chipotle Lime Chicken combines the smokiness of chipotle peppers with the tanginess of lime juice for an easy, tasty dish!
5 from 19 votes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southwestern

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice (juice of 2 limes)
  • 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3-4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • lime wedges to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the chipotle lime sauce by combining olive oil, lime juice, red pepper flakes, honey, and chipotle peppers.
  • Coat the chicken breasts with half of the sauce and reserve the rest. Allow the chicken to marinate in the fridge for at least one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Remove from the oven and cover with the remaining sauce. Garnish with lime wedges and serve with your favorite salsas.
Keyword chicken, dinner