Lemon Chili Chicken
Ingredients
4 chicken fillets
Juice and zest of 2 green lemons
1 tablespoon of honey
2 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon of cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish.
Instructions:
Preparing the marinade:
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, juice and zest of lime, honey, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well until you get a homogenous marinade.
Marinate the chicken:
Dip chicken strips in marinade Make sure they’re well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For more intense flavor, let marinate up to 2 hours.
Cooking the chicken:
Preheat a skillet or grill over medium heat. Cook the chicken fillets 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until well golden brown and cooked to heart. The chicken must be juicy and flavorful.
enjoy!!