Mexican chicken with lime

Name: Mexican chicken with lime
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp crushed coriander seeds; 1 tsp grated lime zest; ½ tsp paprika; ½ tsp muscovado sugar; 1 lime; 6 unpeeled garlic cloves; 2 fresh red chillies

2 chicken breasts

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp crushed coriander seeds

1 tsp grated lime zest

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp muscovado sugar

1 lime

6 unpeeled garlic cloves

2 fresh red chillies

Combine 2 tbsp olive oil with 1 tsp each of crushed coriander seeds, grated lime zest and 1⁄2 tsp each paprika and light muscovado sugar.

Add the 2 chicken breasts to a baking dish, pour the marinade over and squeeze the lime juice over. Cover with tin foil, place in the fridge and marinade for 30 minutes (longer if you wish).

Push 1-2 lime slices under the skin of each breast and season. Scatter 6 unpeeled garlic cloves and 2 fresh red chillies over the chicken.

Cook the chicken breasts in a baking tray for 30-35 minutes in a preheated oven 170°C/gas 5). Serve with a fresh salad.

Serves
2

Main ingredients
Fruit, Chicken

Recipe Type
Dinner, Party Food, Budget, Easy Recipes, Family Dinners, Grilling, Healthy, Quick Meals

Cuisine
Mexican

Special Info
Gluten free, Nut free, Egg free, Pregnant Mums, Dairy free

Level of Difficulty
Easy