Description
Southwest Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Southwestern cuisine right to your kitchen. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty mix of soy sauce, honey, and spices, resulting in a mouthwatering combination that will delight your taste buds. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, served alongside rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, chili powder, cumin, and minced garlic.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and pour marinade over it. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Slice the chicken and drizzle with extra marinade before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg