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Chili Lime Chicken Rub Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 pound chicken breast pounded to ½ inch thickness

Chili Lime Rub:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
fresh squeezed lime juice from 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
Lime zest from 1 lime
Directions:
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk chicken rub ingredients together and rub evenly all over chicken breasts. Time permitting, allow chicken to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 8 hours then bring to room temperature before cooking.

Stovetop Directions:
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once very hot, add chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes or until nicely browned or blackened (if you prefer) on one side. Turn chicken over, cover, and reduce heat to medium. cook for approximately 5-7 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Grilling Directions:
Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through--155º
Remove chicken from grill and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Chicken is more flavorful the longer it marinates.

 

 

 

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