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Three Chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet

Cuban-Style Sautéed Chicken

Cuban-Style Sautéed Chicken is delicious and juicy when it’s marinated in citrus and spices, then pan-seared to perfection! It’s a flavorful and easy recipe that is sure to please!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinade Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine Cuban
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts about 3 breasts
  • 1/3 cup lime juice juice of about 3 medium limes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion flakes
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken breasts in a gallon sized Ziploc bag or a Tupperware bowl with lid.  In a medium bowl, combine all other ingredients for the marinade.  Pour the marinade over the chicken and place in the refrigerator for the day up to overnight.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.  Sauté the chicken until it is cooked through and no longer pink with a nice brownness on the outside, about 5 minutes per side.

Notes

recipe inspired by: Kaylyn's Kitchen
 
Keyword Chicken, easy recipes, low-carb
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