Baked Limey Chicken
This is no ordinary chicken recipe. It's easy to prepare and the delicious flavors, because of the garlic and lime, will keep you coming back for more!
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Makes 2 servings
Serving size: 1 chicken breast plus 1 tbsp of marinade
Ingredients
- 2 raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 freshly squeezed lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of pepper
- 1 clove of garlic diced
Directions
- Place all ingredients into a large Ziploc bag and give it a good shake.
- Let marinate for 2 hours in refrigerator.
- Bake at 400°F for approximately 35 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Enjoy on a fresh green salad, on its own, or in your favorite low carbohydrate tortilla!
Nutrition facts
Per Serving
- calories: 261
- carbohydrates: 0.9g
- fat: 11g
- fiber: 0g
- protein: 37g
- sugar: 0.1g
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