Mexican lime chicken

A recipe full of zingy flavours

Ingredients

2 serv.
  • chicken breasts2
  • olive oil2 tbsp tbsp
  • crushed coriander seeds1 tsp tsp
  • grated lime zest1 tsp tsp

    zest

  • paprika½ tsp tsp
  • muscovado sugar½ tsp tsp
  • lime1
  • unpeeled garlic cloves6
  • fresh red chillies2

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Mix 2 tbsp olive oil with 1 tsp each crushed coriander seeds and grated lime zest and 1⁄2 tsp each paprika and light muscovado sugar.

  2. 2

    Put 2 chicken breasts in a baking dish, spoon the marinade over, then squeeze over a little lime juice. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Slip 1-2 lime slices under the skin of each breast and season. Tuck 6 unpeeled garlic cloves and 2 fresh red chillies around the chicken.

  4. 4

    Roast the chicken breasts in a baking dish, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes in a preheated oven (190C/gas 5/fan oven 170C). To check if they are done, prod the chicken with your finger - if it's still a bit soft, give it a bit longer.

  5. 5

    Serve with salad and salsa.

Source: bbcgoodfood.com
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