Black Pepper Lime Chicken Recipes

CRISPY CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• In a medium-sized shallow bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil together with the lime juice, chopped cilantro, chili flakes, garlic, sugar and cumin. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to evenly coat. Cover and refrigerate thighs for 15 minutes.
• Heat the remaining one tablespoon of oil in a non stick pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the thighs along with any marinade left over in the bowl, and sear chicken -- skin-side down -- for 4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy (chicken will not be fully cooked).
• Transfer to preheated oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through (about 15-20 minutes).
• Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime slices or wedges.
• Serve over steamed rice or cauliflower rice, and drizzle with the pan juices.

SPICY GARLIC LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and parsley. Sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of chicken breasts.
• Heat butter and olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons garlic powder and lime juice. Cook 5 minutes more, stirring frequently to coat evenly with sauce.

ZESTY LIME CHICKEN BLACK BEAN AND RICE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, add the olive oil and place the chicken skin side down for about 5 minutes or until skin is golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes.
• Take the chicken out and add the onions and cook until they're translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add the rice, stir to coat in the oil and onions, and toast for 3 minutes.
• Add the garlic then pour in the chicken stock and place the chicken on top of the rice. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
• Once cooked, take the chicken out and add in the cilantro, black beans, and the juice of one lime. Mix until well-incorporated.
• Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with cilantro.
• Enjoy!

CHILI-LIME CHICKEN WITH CORN AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Combine the chili powder, lime zest, cumin, granulated garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the cayenne in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides of the chicken, rubbing it in a little with your fingers.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan, lower the heat to medium, and cook until it is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and heat over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion and jalapeno and cook until they soften, 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more, then stir in the beans, tomatoes, and corn and cook until all the vegetables are softened but still retain their shape, about 3 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
• Divide the vegetable mixture among four plates. Slice the chicken and divide it among the plates along with some avocado. Sprinkle each with lime juice and cilantro and serve.

BLACK PEPPER LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken pieces,bone side up on the unheated rack of a broiler pan.
• Broil 4-5 inches from heat about 20 minutes or until light brown.
• Meanwhile for glaze,in a small bowl stir together lime peel,lime juice,oil,garlic,thyme, pepper and salt.
• Brush chciken with glaze.
• Turn chicken brush with more glaze.
• Broil 5-15 minutes more until chicken is no longer pink.

PEPPER LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breast halves in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade, stir together lime peel, lime juice, oil, thyme (or basil), pepper, salt, and garlic. Pour over chicken seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Preheat broiler. Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Place chicken on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat about 6 minutes or until light brown.
• Turn chicken and brush lightly with reserved marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Broil for 6 to 8 minutes more or until chicken is no longer pink (170'F). If desired serve with salsa and lime wedges.

LIME & PEPPER CHICKEN WRAPS

Steps:

• Toss the chicken with the lime zest and juice, pepper, oil and a little salt. Cook on a griddle pan or barbecue for 6-8 mins, turning until evenly cooked and nicely browned.
• Heat the tortillas in the microwave, following pack instructions. Spread a little guacamole over each tortilla, top with some lettuce and chicken, then drizzle over the yogurt. Roll up and enjoy.