Description
A delightful blend of flavors featuring tender chicken with a smoky marinade, perfect for any dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon honey (preferably local)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh cilantro, finely chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, smoked paprika, honey, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the chicken breasts and ensure they are well-coated. Let this marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until deeply golden and cooked through.
- Rest the chicken on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prepare a base of grains or greens of your choice, such as quinoa or arugula.
- Slice the chicken against the grain and assemble the bowls with grains or greens, topped with chicken and remaining marinade.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with a lime wedge.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg