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Chicken Sabroso with Lemon and Spices

Sabroso y fácil!

  1. In a large mixing bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro, oregano, garlic, paprika, salt and black pepper.
  2. Place chicken pieces in the bowl and combine to marinade.
  3. Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  5. Remove chicken from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Discard the marinade.
  6. Place chicken, diced onion and sliced bell peppers in a baking pan and cover with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes; check for doneness with a meat thermometer until it reads 160 to 165 degrees F.
intermediate Level | 180 minutes Total time | 130 Calories

Ingredients:

  • 1 T extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 T lemon juice
  • c chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 t dried oregano
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 t paprika
  • 1 t salt
  • 1 t black pepper
  • c diced onion
  • 4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut horizontally in half to create 2 thinner pieces
  • 1 c seeded and sliced, mixed bell peppers (medley of small, colorful peppers)

Nutrition Information:

Total fat: 4.5 g; Saturated fat: 1 g; Trans fat: 0 g; Cholesterol: 55 mg; Sodium: 430 mg; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 2 g; Protein: 18 g; Vitamin D: 0 mcg; Calcium: 23 mg; Iron: 1 mg; Potassium: 367 mg