Baked Chicken With Cilantro Lime Sauce

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Baked chicken with cilantro lime sauce is a bold, flavor-packed easy chicken recipe made with simple ingredients and ready in 40 minutes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 245kcal

Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
If your chicken breasts are thick on one end, place them between two pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap and gently pound to an even thickness (about ¾–1 inch thick). This helps them cook evenly and stay juicy.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Pat the chicken dry, drizzle with a little bit of olive or avocado oil. Rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken breasts. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, depending on thickness, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
While the chicken bakes, prepare the sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and Greek yogurt (or mayo for dairy-free).
Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust salt or lime as needed. If you'd like a thinner sauce, add a tablespoon of water or extra lime juice.
Slice the chicken and spoon the green sauce generously over the top. Serve with couscous or rice.

Save time/prep ahead:
- Pound the chicken ahead of time. Bring the chicken to even thickness, then store it in the refrigerator (tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container) up to 24 hours before baking.
- Mix the spices for the chicken ahead of time.
- Make the sauce in advance. The cilantro lime sauce can be made up to 2–3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and stir before serving. Add a splash of fresh lime juice if needed to brighten it back up.
- Double the recipe and use leftover chicken for meal prep, burrito bowls, on top of a salad, or tucked into wraps for easy lunches.
This recipe is gluten free and can be dairy free with the use of mayo in place of Greek yogurt.
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