Citrus-Lime Jalapeño Chicken
Jalapeño and lime chicken combines bright orange and lime juices with cumin, garlic, and minced jalapeños for a citrusy marinade with gentle heat. The skinless, boneless chicken breasts make a flavorful main dish, especially when served alongside yellow rice for a simple weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus-Lime Jalapeño Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, cumin, garlic, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 2 to 4 hours.
- 2
Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place the chicken on a broiling pan.
- 3
Broil the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 266.08 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 53.18 g Good Source 106%
- Carbohydrate 5.47 g 2%
- Total Fat 3.23 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.73 mg High 47%
- Sodium 111.74 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 3.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 11.0 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.85 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 101.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 4.07 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 28.31 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Citrus Lime Jalapeño Chicken is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Garlic, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 266.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus-Lime Jalapeño Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Garlic, Ground Cumin, Jalapeño Pepper. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus-Lime Jalapeño Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 266.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus-Lime Jalapeño Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Citrus-Lime Jalapeño Chicken healthy?
- Citrus-Lime Jalapeño Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 266.08 calories and 53.18 g of protein, or 106% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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