I’m always on the lookout for quick and easy recipes for chicken breast, so I was mighty happy when a reader left this comment on my post for grilled Mustard Lime Chicken:
Fantastic chicken! Our son was just diagnosed with Celiac Disease about one month ago, and I have to tell you that your recipes have been such a help. We all loved the chicken, and I ended up baking it at 350 until it was cooked (25-30 minutes) since it rained the day I made it and couldn’t use the grill- flavor was still excellent! Thank you!
–Ana
This recipe for chicken breast is full of flavorful lime and cilantro, and when you bake it (rather than grilling) the flavors have a chance to entirely infuse the dish. Thanks for this excellent suggestion Ana!
I don’t know if your children will like this easy chicken dish; I can tell you that mine gobble it up every time I make it. If you’re looking for healthy recipes for dinner, look no further, this chicken is it.
Baked Mustard Lime Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine lime juice, cilantro, mustard, olive oil, chili, salt and pepper in a food processor
- Pulse until ingredients are well combined
- Rinse chicken breasts, pat dry and place in a 7 x 11 inch baking dish
- Pour marinade over chicken, cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 6 hours
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes uncovered, or until a instant read thermometer reads 165°F
- Serve with cooked sauce spooned over chicken
Healthy chicken recipes are a dinnertime staple in our house. Some of my other favorites include:
On another note, spring is here. It is 70 degrees today in Boulder and my garden is exploding with color (and flavor). The rhubarb plants are coming up, bulbs are blooming and the lettuce and kale in my cold frame are going wild.
I’m thinking of making a Paleo strawberry rhubarb crisp for Easter this year. Are you getting in the spring mood? If so, what do you like to cook when it gets warmer outside?
Oge | healthy food delivery says
Thank you Elena! I am always on the lookout for healthy quick meals that are both kid and adult friendly. And this recipe is perfect for that.
Laura says
This chicken was so good!!! I used smoked paprika for the chili powder and it gave it a smoky flavor that was delicious. I also grilled my chicken on the BBQ since my apt was 90 degrees today and I didn’t want to turn on the oven. I marinated my chicken for 30 minutes and next time I will marinate it overnight. :)
Thank you for the super yummy recipe!!
Jen Mason says
Ok Elana, you rock! I just discover your website and tried this chicken dish. It was so tasty, juicy and easy to make. My 7 yr old told me if I entered a chicken cooking competition I would win! LOL Needless to say I will be making this dish again and again. I served it with your recipe for mashed cauliflower which was also a big hit! Thanks again!
Pro Gait Analysis says
Very excited to try your recipe Elana! It looks beautiful!
Sara says
Yum! I’ve made this twice this month. Today with whole chicken pieces.
Kelly D. says
OMW – YUM! I made this tonight and it was AWESOME! My husband LOVED it and asked that I make sure to keep this recipe on hand. My 4 year old liked it too. No leftovers at this house! I didn’t have enough lime juice for the 1/2 cup so I used what I did have and added lemon juice. I only used 1 Tsp of chili powder which I could still taste without it being hot. I just mixed it all with a spoon instead of dirtying my food processor. Served with broccoli and cauliflower. Thanks for the great recipe!
Christie says
This recipe was AMAZING!!
kelly says
For those who have tried this recipe, I’m wondering if it is spicy? I have a sensitive stomach and always shy away from recipes with Chile powder. Would leaving that ingredient out make the chicken too bland? Any thoughts appreciated :)
Shannon says
We tried this tonight. It was pretty good. We would definetly make this again with no changes to the recipe. I would love to see more paleo or low carb recipes. Thanks fo all the other healthy and taste options on your blog too.
Susan grout says
Fabulous website and recipes! Literally saved my life! Had severe candida infection. Changed my diet and am a new person! God bless!
Josie Chacon says
How did you get rid of the Candida infection?
Elana says
Josie, thanks for your comment! You might like to take a peak at my Candida Diet Recipes page here:
https://elanaspantry.com/diets/candida/
Enjoy!
Elana