Chipotle Lime Chicken

How to Make Chipotle Lime Chicken

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1. Pound the thickest part of each chicken breast until the breasts are an even thickness, about 2 cm.

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2. Mix the chipotle, lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, oregano and salt in a bowl. Add the chicken, turn to coat and leave for 10 minutes.

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3. Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F (180°C / 355°F fan). Lay the chicken on a lined baking tray and spoon over any marinade left in the bowl. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until cooked through with no pink in the centre.

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4. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice and scatter with the cilantro.

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Small Things That Help

• Use a rolling pin between sheets of baking parchment to flatten the breasts evenly.
• If you like more heat, add a little more of the adobo sauce rather than another pepper.
• Cut into the thickest part to check; the juices should run clear.

Changing the Recipe

• Lemon is the everyday swap for lime in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.
• An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.
• Fresh herbs work in place of the dried oregano at roughly three times the quantity — a teaspoon of dried is about a tablespoon of fresh, chopped.

Serving Suggestions

• Cauliflower rice
• A crisp green salad
• Warm corn tortillas

Keeping and Reheating

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Eat cold in salads or reheat gently.

Questions About Chipotle Lime Chicken

The Numbers per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.