Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to sunny Mexico with our featured dish, Key Lime Chicken La Palapa. This zesty and vibrant dish combines the tangy flavors of key lime with the succulent taste of chicken, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Discover the secrets behind this delectable dish and embark on a flavor-filled adventure with our step-by-step recipe, complete with detailed instructions and a comprehensive list of ingredients.
In addition to the main course, we present a delightful selection of complementary recipes to elevate your dining experience. Indulge in the creamy Avocado Salsa, adding a rich and velvety texture to your meal. For a refreshing side, try the crisp and tangy Pickled Onions, a perfect accompaniment to cut through the richness of the chicken. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, whip up a batch of the indulgent Cajeta Flan, a traditional Mexican dessert that will leave you wanting seconds.
KEY WEST CHICKEN
This recipe from the Florida Keys has been given to almost everyone I know. It is the best marinade for chicken, and it only takes 30 minutes from prep till you can grill! It's a great blend of flavors with honey, soy sauce, and lime juice. If you have time, try marinating overnight for the fullest flavor.
Provided by TINA B
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a shallow container, blend soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, and garlic. Place chicken breast halves into the mixture, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and grill chicken 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 735.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
HONEY KEY LIME GRILLED CHICKEN
When I bought a bottle of Key Lime juice on vacation in Florida, I wondered what I would do with it... Now this recipe is a staple in our kitchen! I hope you enjoy it too! The longer you marinate, the better the sweet-sour combo gets!
Provided by ANISSA925
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a resealable plastic bag, mix the key lime juice, honey, garlic, and lemon pepper. Place the chicken in the bag, seal, and shake to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes, turning the bag occasionally.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken about 8 minutes on each side, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Discard remaining marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 117.1 mg, Sugar 9 g
POLLO A LA PARILLA (GRILLED CHICKEN)
One of my favorite things to make is Arrachera (which I have my personal recipe for on here) but I threw a party once that some of the guests don't eat beef so I wanted to make a Chicken option so I made this up. I love mangos so I thought by marinading the meat in mango nectar and lime juice it would give the meat a nice flavor and I was right! I hope you like it.
Provided by Jfoxe
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 20-24 tacos, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For steak tacos I have the steak run through a machine so it is flat. I haven't tried pounding the chicken flat when making this but I think it may work better. Consider this an optional step, as every time I've made it without pounding it, it still comes out fantastic but it takes a while to cook. Maybe split breasts would be good.
- Season meat by sprinkling with Adobo, Cumin, and Pico de Gallo seasoning. I like to use the adobo that has cumin in it and if you choose to go this route, you don't need to use any extra cumin. If you like spicy food use more pico seasoning, if you like mild use a smaller amount.
- Rub seasoning into meat thoroughly.
- Layer meat, onions, and garlic in a deep pan or bowl. I have also begun layering lime slices along with it.
- Pour mango nectar and lime juice over meat so that the liquid just covers the top of the meat. I use about a 3 part mango nectar, 1 part lime juice mix.
- Let sit for several hours or over night.
- Cook on hot grill.
- Serve with warm tortillas and desired taco toppings.
- An alternate cooking method:.
- I had the guy at the meat counter cut up the chicken into taco meat, if you shop at a hispanic grocery store they'll know exactly what you mean if you ask them to cut it for tacos but basically its just cutting it into small chunks. I still marinaded everything the same way, rubbing the seasonings into the meat is more difficult but still doable. Instead of grilling the meat however, after everything marinaded I put the whole mixture, marinade and all in a slow cooker. I wouldn't use lime slices in the marinade for this though so you won't have to pick them out.
KEY LIME CHICKEN
Make and share this Key Lime Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Chicken
Time 2h40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Marinate chicken in a glass dish with the key lime juice, fresh garlic and ginger-cover and let stand 2 hours turning once.
- Remove chicken and reserve marinade.
- Mix flour, ground ginger, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Heat oil over med-high.
- Dredge chicken in flour mixture and brown in oil.
- Transfer to a 9x13 casserole dish.
- Pour reserved marinade over chicken along with the broth.
- Sprinkle brown sugar on top and bake for 30 minutes in a 375° oven.
- Do not let broth totally evaporate.
- Remove to a serving platter and pour remaining broth over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 830.6, Fat 57.4, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 102.7, Sodium 600, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 4.4, Protein 45.9
KEY LIME CHICKEN THIGHS
I've been cooking since I was a girl, and I like trying new recipes. Key lime juice is a refreshing change of pace from the lemon juice used in many baked chicken dishes. -Idella Koen, Metolius, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Dot with butter; sprinkle with lime juice and pepper sauce. Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle evenly over chicken. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 48g protein.
CREAMY KEY LIME CHICKEN ENCHILADAS RECIPE
Provided by brandymarshall
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook onion, chiles and chicken over medium-high heat about 3 minutes or until chicken is warm and onion is starting to turn translucent. Remove from heat; stir in yogurt, 1/4 cup of the cilantro, and the lime juice. Stir in 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce. Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup chicken mixture. Roll up; place seam side down in baking dish. Spread remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas; sprinkle with cheese. Bake about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Sprinkle remaining cilantro over enchiladas; serve warm.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh key limes. If you can't find key limes, you can substitute regular limes, but the flavor will be slightly different.
- To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or salad.
Conclusion:
Key lime chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its bright and tangy flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new recipe, give key lime chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!
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