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Chili Lime Chicken

Paleo Chili Lime ChickenI’m always looking for a way to spice up chicken recipes.  Chili Lime Chicken, oh so good.  This one reminds me of good Mexican food. Great chili flavor with more than a hint of lime. My family eats it up.

Ingredients for Chili Lime Chicken

4-5 pounds chicken thighs and legs

2 tablespoons olive oil

Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tablespoons)

2 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Chili Lime Seasoning

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Instructions for Chili Lime Chicken

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and salt in a small bowl. Place chicken in a baking dish, skin side up.  

Brush chicken with the chili-lime seasoning mixture. Cover and place in a 375 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

Chili Lime Chicken BakedRemove cover, brush with chili-lime seasoning mixture again and bake uncovered for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F. Enjoy! 

Tip: This Chili lime seasoning mixture can also be used on chicken breasts, boneless chicken thighs, or tenders. It is especially great on wings. Cooking times will vary.

Chili Lime Chicken
Chili Lime Chicken, oh so good. It reminds me of good Mexican food. Great chili flavor with more than a hint of lime. My family eats this one up.
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Ingredients
  1. 4-5 pounds chicken thighs and legs
  2. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  3. Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tablespoons)
  4. 2 teaspoons chili powder
  5. 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  6. 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and salt in a small bowl. Place chicken in a baking dish, skin side up.
  2. Brush chicken with the chili-lime seasoning mixture. Cover and place in a 375 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. Remove cover, brush with chili-lime seasoning mixture again and bake uncovered for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F. Enjoy!
Notes
  1. Tip: This Chili lime seasoning mixture can also be used on chicken breasts, boneless chicken thighs, or tenders. Cooking times will vary.
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Comments

  2. This simple chili lime recipe for chicken is just what I have been looking for! I am guessing we can put it over rice if we aren't full paleo... I think I will make enough to put some in enchiladas for the next day as well. I will get back on full paleo after the holidays. I hope it comes out good, wish me luck!
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    • I have made it with rice before, as not everyone in my family eats Paleo. The juices from the bottom of the pan flavors the rice wonderfully. The enchiladas sound delicious!
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  3. I love simple recipes like this! No major work, no fuss, just good flavors. And since I'm a 100% dark meat girl, this recipe makes me even happier!
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  9. The spice mixture in this recipe sounds seriously delicious. I bet this chicken would make for some awesome fajitas. Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to try this.
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  10. We are so much alike in this - I am always hunting for a new way to spice up my favorite chicken recipes. And I don't recall when I made chili lime chicken last so this is a great opportunity for me to bring that flavor back to the table - thank you!
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