Description
These Spicy Chipotle Chicken Breast Strips offer a bold, smoky flavor profile that creates an ideal high-protein meal for busy weeknights. Featuring tender, lean poultry seasoned with aromatic chipotle powder, fresh garlic, and zesty lime, this dish is seared to perfection in a skillet. Ready in just twenty minutes, it delivers a restaurant-quality charred exterior and juicy interior, making it a versatile base for tacos, grain bowls, or fresh salads.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Chicken Breast Strips, sliced into 1-inch strips
1.5 tablespoons Chipotle Powder
2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
3 cloves Garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Instructions
Pat the chicken strips dry with paper towels to ensure a proper sear.
Combine the chipotle powder, salt, minced garlic, and one tablespoon of olive oil in a large mixing bowl.
Toss the chicken strips in the spice mixture until evenly coated.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Place the chicken strips into the pan in a single layer, ensuring not to crowd the pan.
Sear the chicken for three to four minutes per side until a deep, charred appearance develops.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the strips during the final minute of cooking to deglaze the pan.
Remove from heat once the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Notes
Ensure the skillet is sufficiently hot before adding the chicken to achieve the best sear. Do not crowd the pan to maintain high heat and avoid steaming the meat. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Trending
- Method: Pan Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
