GRILLED CAJUN LIME CHICKEN

Grilled Cajun Lime Chicken – juicy, tender and flavorful chicken that is super easy to make and can be on your table in under 15 minutes! And can you really go wrong with a delicious slice of chicken that is under 200 calories??

Yield :   4 servings

Prep Time :   2 mins

Cook Time :   8 mins

Total Time : 10 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless, thinly sliced)
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
• 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1/8 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or regular)
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• 1 lime (juiced)

Instructions:

• Preheat a nonstick griddle pan over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Be sure to brush the olive oil to coat the entire pan.
• Remove chicken from package. Rinse and pat dry.
• Combine all seasonings and 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a mixing bowl (or Ziploc bag).
• Add the chicken breast and toss to coat.
• Once the grill pan is heated, at the chicken breast and cook on each side approximately 3-4 minutes, flipping once. Time will be dependent on the thickness of the chicken breast.
• Remove from heat. Serve with and extra squeeze of lime juice and your favorite side dish.

Recipe adapted from : @ https://www.withpeanutbutterontop.com

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