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Baja Chicken Skillet

Savory Baja Chicken Skillet: Easy, Spicy, One-Pan Delight

This Baja Chicken Skillet combines juicy chicken with zesty citrus, spices, and melty cheese for an effortless one-pan meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinate Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 piece Jalapeños chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Sautéed Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 pieces Bell Peppers sliced
  • 1 piece Red Onion sliced
For Seasoning the Chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper freshly cracked
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine the orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped jalapeños, and salt. Add the chicken, coat well with the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Once heated, sauté minced garlic, jalapeños, bell peppers, and red onion for about 8 minutes until softened.
  3. Remove chicken from marinade, pat dry, and season with paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Sear in the same skillet over high heat for 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Return sautéed vegetables to the skillet around the chicken, layer with pepper jack cheese, and transfer to the oven. Bake for 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  5. Let the skillet rest for a couple of minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 37gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken overnight. Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking. Always check the chicken's internal temperature to ensure it is safe to eat.

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