Description
Whip up this avocado lime baked chicken for a quick weeknight dinner that’ll have your family asking for seconds. Creamy avocado and zesty lime combine to create a flavor-packed chicken dish that’s both simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce and Flavoring:
- ½ cup Primal Kitchen Avocado Lime Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ lime juice
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly dry 4 chicken breasts with paper towels to help seasoning adhere perfectly.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper evenly over your chicken.
- Pour ½ cup avocado lime sauce directly over the seasoned chicken, ensuring each piece gets complete coverage.
- Squeeze juice from half a lime across the chicken to boost the tangy flavor profile.
- Allow the chicken to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes, letting the seasonings penetrate deeply.
- Slide the uncovered baking dish into the preheated 400°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Check that your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer for safe consumption.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Chop fresh cilantro or parsley and sprinkle over the chicken before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Fresh lime juice is the secret to brightening the entire dish, so don’t skip this zesty element.
- Marinating overnight transforms ordinary chicken into a deeply flavorful meal that tastes like restaurant-quality cooking.
- For a lower-carb option, serve the chicken over cauliflower rice or with a crisp green salad instead of traditional sides.
- Swap chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a more tender result if your family prefers darker meat cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg