Description
These Chili Lime Chicken Bites are bold, juicy, and bursting with zesty flavor. Made with tender bite-sized chicken breast pieces tossed in a smoky chili-lime seasoning and pan-seared to golden perfection, this easy 20-minute recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or game-day appetizers. Serve them with cilantro rice, tuck them into tacos, or enjoy them as a protein-packed snack. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb—flavorful food has never been this simple.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon sugar
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Zest from 1 lime (about 2 – 2½ teaspoons)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small bite-sized pieces
Instructions
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In a small bowl, mix chili powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, sugar, and cayenne pepper. Add lime zest and stir to combine.
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Place chicken pieces into a large bowl or zip-seal bag. Add the seasoning blend and mix well until all chicken is evenly coated.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Once the oil is hot, add chicken in a single layer. Do not overcrowd.
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Cook for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and fully cooked.
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Remove from heat and serve hot with your favorite sides like cilantro rice or corn salad.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Trending recipes
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (~4 oz)
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 7.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg