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Jalapeño Lime Chicken {GF, Paleo, Low Cal}

August 3, 2016

Mouthwatering Jalapeño Lime Chicken that’s big on flavor and takes 15 minutes to make. A gluten free, low calorie meal, that’s delicious and easy and guaranteed to spice up boring chicken! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Mouthwatering Jalapeño Lime Chicken that's big on flavor and takes 15 minutes to make. A gluten free, low calorie meal, that's delicious and easy and guaranteed to spice up boring chicken!

If you want to spice up your chicken, then you certainly came to the right place today! No more boring chicken for you! Chicken is a blank canvas that’s open to the mind’s imagination.

That’s one of the reasons I love cooking with chicken so much. Not only is its great lean high protein, but you can virtually turn it into a very flavorful dish without much effort, and you know I’m big on spending less time in the kitchen and more time in the gym.

Or these days, more time on the computer thanks to nutrition school. C’est la vie!  😉

Mouthwatering Jalapeño Lime Chicken that's big on flavor and takes 15 minutes to make. A gluten free, low calorie meal, that's delicious and easy and guaranteed to spice up boring chicken!

I always wanted to speak French, but that never happened. Did you know I’m fluent in Spanish, lived in Spain, worked in Mexico? These days I don’t use my fluency much other than as the translator for store cashiers when there’s a very obvious language barrier. My fluency does tie into this recipe, I promise!

When I worked in Mexico, the guys I worked with (I was the only girl) had weekly BBQ’s. There was nothing else to do in small town Del Rio, Texas other than drink and eat.

But those men, I swear they were the best cooks. Crazy good cooks, in fact. I learned so much about cooking and marinating meat, and this Jalapeño Lime Chicken is one of the recipes I stole from them.

Mouthwatering Jalapeño Lime Chicken that's big on flavor and takes 15 minutes to make. A gluten free, low calorie meal, that's delicious and easy and guaranteed to spice up boring chicken!

With just a few simple ingredients, you get tender chicken exploding with juicy, citrus flavors in your mouth. I added just a bit of spice to the recipe. Just enough to let you know it’s there, but not enough to set your mouth on fire. Feel free to turn up the heat by adding more red pepper or jalapeño if you love spice!

The key to making this Jalapeño Lime Chicken extra moist and tender is marinating it for hours. I recommend a minimum of 2-3 hours, but overnight is best.

That way the chicken soaks up all the delicious lime juice and seasonings. Once it’s marinated, it only takes 15 minutes before you’ve got juicy Jalapeño Lime Chicken in your mouth!

Mouthwatering Jalapeño Lime Chicken that's big on flavor and takes 15 minutes to make. A gluten free, low calorie meal, that's delicious and easy and guaranteed to spice up boring chicken!

This recipe is a great low-carb lunch or dinner with a large side of steamed veggies. I top my chicken with blender salsa. You can’t forget the salsa! It’s 100% necessary. But if you’re looking for a well-rounded meal, rice or plantains would make excellent additions! The dish is very versatile. You really can’t go wrong!

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Jalapeño Lime Chicken

Mouthwatering Jalapeño Lime Chicken that's big on flavor and takes 15 minutes to make. A gluten free, low calorie meal, that's delicious and easy and guaranteed to spice up boring chicken!

Author Skinny Fitalicious
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 176 kcal
Jalapeno Lime Chicken
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Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 jalapeno sliced into quarter inch pieces
  • cilantro and lime for topping
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Make the marinade by combing the extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, cumin, red pepper, salt and pepper in a bowl with 2-3 slices of jalapeño.

  2. To a plastic container or plastic bag, add the chicken breasts and marinade. Refrigerate 2-3 hours (overnight is even better!) to allow chicken breasts to soak up the lime-y good marinade.

  3. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 20 minutes prior to cooking to bring to room temperature.
  4. Heat a grill pan over medium heat (alternatively you can grill these), place the chicken and marinade on the heated pan.

  5. Cook 7-8 minutes until the chicken browns on the bottom. Flip the chicken and cook another 7-8 minutes on the other side until cooked through completely. Depending on the thickness of the chicken, you may need more or less time.
  6. Remove chicken from the grill pan, serve immediately and garnish with lime, cilantro and <a href="https://skinnyfitalicious.com/5-minute-spicy-fresh-blender-salsa/">5 minute blender salsa</a>!

Recipe Notes

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Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, gluten free, healthy, jalapeno, low calorie, low carb, Paleo, Whole30
Nutrition facts per serving (1serving)
Calories 176 kcal
Fat 6.6 g
Saturated Fat 1.4 g
Cholesterol 72.8 mg
Sodium 64.1 mg
Potassium 0 mg
Carbohydrates 1.4 g
Fiber 0.1 g
Sugar 0.3 g
Protein 26.8 g
Vitamin A 0 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 0 %
Iron 0 %

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Mouthwatering Paleo Jalapeño Lime Chicken that's big on flavor! This grilled chicken takes 15 minutes to make. A delicious and low calorie way to meal prep chicken for weight loss. This quick to make recipe is guaranteed to spice up your boring chicken!Mouthwatering Jalapeño Lime Chicken that's big on flavor and takes 15 minutes to make. A gluten free, low calorie meal, that's delicious and easy and guaranteed to spice up boring chicken! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

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Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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  1. Susie @ Suzlyfe says

    August 3, 2016 at 3:38 am

    You know that I am down with just about anything that has the words jalapeno, lime, and chicken…

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 3, 2016 at 6:54 pm

      Mexican lovers for life!

      Reply
  2. rachel @ athleticavocado says

    August 3, 2016 at 4:03 am

    I already love chicken so adding jalapeño and lime is like icing on the cake! YUM, pinned 🙂

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 3, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      Thank you! It’s kind of my fav too.

      Reply
  3. Kelli @Hungry Hobby says

    August 3, 2016 at 6:39 am

    OH my god I love anything spicy! Anything!!!!!!!! Also can I be you in your past life you lived in so many cool places!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 3, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      Haha sometimes I feel like I’ve lived 9 lives.

      Reply
  4. Courtney Bentley says

    August 3, 2016 at 7:14 am

    I used to live in Mexico to well Cabo San Lucas but the best tacos I still to this at ever had were on the side of the road ill under a tent lol! These look so yummy I can’t wait to whip them up during meal prep this week xo

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 3, 2016 at 6:57 pm

      Cabo sounds a lot nicer than the tiny border town I lived in. I probably never would have moved & Mexican food on the side of the road is the best!

      Reply
  5. Blair says

    August 3, 2016 at 8:57 am

    Simple marinated chicken recipes like this are the definition of SUMMER in our world. Love the kick from the peppers!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 3, 2016 at 6:57 pm

      Yes! Can you believe summers almost over?

      Reply
  6. neil@neilshealthymeals.com says

    August 4, 2016 at 12:32 am

    I’ve added this to our menu planner for next week Megan. Thanks!

    Lynne is addicted to jalapeños. She eats them with a spoon out of the jar. She (and myself of course) will love this.

    Fascinated about you talking about Mexico! It’s on our list to visit. After Hawaii and San Fran next year, Kilimanjaro the year after…… lol

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 4, 2016 at 6:40 pm

      Neil! You will have fun in Mexico. One of my favorite places to visit! Hawaii and San Fran are fun too. Never been to Kilimanjaro. I think I need to add that to my list. Hope you both enjoy the recipe, you may need to add extra jalapeño for Lynne!

      Reply
  7. Lindsay Cotter says

    August 4, 2016 at 5:47 pm

    “Chicken is a blank canvas that’s open to the mind’s imagination.” This is so true! Love the story behind this recipe! Quick, easy, and delicious are always winners in my book when it comes to trying a new recipe like this!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 4, 2016 at 6:41 pm

      There’s usually a story behind on all my recipes. 🙂

      Reply
  8. GiGi Eats says

    August 6, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    That chicken right there looks pretty dang perfect to me! I am almost bummed I didn’t just have chicken for lunch! LOL!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 7, 2016 at 1:58 pm

      Chicken is one of my favs. The possibilities are endless!!!

      Reply
  9. Julius Donalds says

    August 23, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    I made this recipe and followed it to the letter. It was absolutely delicious and I am definitely not a chef! It was a vfairly quick, easy and delicious dinner to make after working all day. We had tortillas and seasoned black beans as sides it was really perfect. Next time I m going to double the strawberry-jalapeno salsa to have extra whatever!! ??

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 23, 2016 at 6:59 pm

      So glad you liked it. It’s one of my personal favs!

      Reply

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