Southwest Chicken
Juicy and flavorful Southwest Chicken made with a simple spice rub and cooked in a skillet. Perfect for tacos, rice bowls, salads, and easy meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts in cutlets
- 1 Tablespoon avocado oil or other cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper ⅛ tsp, optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together all of the spices. Pat chicken (mostly) dry with a paper towel, then sprinkle the seasoning mixture on the chicken evenly on both sides.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Cook 6-7 minutes, until browned. Flip the chicken and cook an additional 5-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can buy cutlets in the store or buy 2 pounds of chicken breasts and slice them in half horizontally, which is what I do.
- Any oil with a high smoke point will work for this recipe. I like to use avocado, but vegetable or cooking oil work fine too.
- We like the heat that the cayenne pepper adds, but feel free to skip if you don't like things spicy, or add more if you like a lot of spice.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 47gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 409mgPotassium: 412mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 307IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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