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Spice Crusted Chicken Breasts With Lime Orange Salsa Recipe

This vibrant recipe, a cherished friend's gift, delivers a burst of flavor in just 25 minutes! Enjoy juicy, spice-crusted chicken breasts complemented by a bright, low-fat lime-orange salsa. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a healthy, impressive dinner party.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 238.6 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Spice Crusted Chicken Breasts With Lime Orange Salsa

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How to Make Spice Crusted Chicken Breasts With Lime Orange Salsa

  1. **Salsa:**
  2. Finely dice 1/2 cup red onion.
  3. Remove the skin and white pith from 2 oranges. Working over a bowl to catch the juice, carefully segment the oranges, removing them from the membrane. Add segments to the bowl.
  4. Add 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the bowl with the orange segments.
  5. Gently toss to combine. (Makes approximately 2 cups)
  6. **Chicken:**
  7. In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper for 45 seconds, or until fragrant.
  8. Transfer the toasted spices to a small bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt.
  9. Preheat your broiler.
  10. Lightly oil a broiler pan or coat with non-stick cooking spray.
  11. Place 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each) between 2 sheets of plastic wrap.
  12. Using a rolling pin, gently pound the chicken to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
  13. Remove the plastic wrap.
  14. Brush both sides of the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Evenly coat with the spice mixture.
  15. Place the chicken on the prepared broiler pan.
  16. Broil for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

3g

Carbs

7g

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