Flavorful Spicy Southwest Chicken
This meal is packed with protein and fiber, making sure to keep you fuller longer. The marinating sauce gives it a great spicy flavor, and it’s easy to prep extra to take with you for lunches. Serve this flavorful Southwest Chicken with a heaping side of dark leafy greens. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 4 lbs organic chicken breast
- Dash of sea salt and black pepper
- 2 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tomato, seeded and diced
- 4 Tablespoon chili in adobo sauce
- 2 Tablespoon chili powder
- 2 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry. Butterfly cut the chicken, opening each breast up like a book. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in a baking pan and set aside in the fridge as you prepare the sauce.
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Place the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
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Add the remaining ingredients and continue to cook for about 10 minutes. Use a hand blender to puree the sauce until smooth.
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Coat the chicken with half of the sauce and marinate for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Cover the chicken with foil and bake chicken for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Serve warm with a spoonful of the reserved sauce. Enjoy!
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Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 304 calories, 17g fat, 336mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, and 18g protein.
