Baked Lime Chicken with Peppers

As a certified nutritionist, one of my passions in life is to cook healthy food that taste amazing! My husband has pretty much gotten use to our "surprise" meals and I must confess it never gets old to hear him say "Dinner was Amazing!!" So I want to share my love for cooking healthy with you, in hopes that you too will enjoy the savory tastes of  my amazing "easy to make" recipes.

Baked Lime Chicken with Peppers

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes













We love to use fresh ingredients in our cooking. I know it can get pricey, but it is totally worth the cost. This recipe was such a hit this week at home I know it will be added to " our list of favorites" and hopefully your list too!!

What you need from the grocery or pantry.

For Chicken:
4 boneless/ skinless chicken breast
McCormick "Lime Mojito" marinate
1 lime
fresh cilantro
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 red onion
1/2 cup of fresh pineapple
garlic powder
salt & pepper
olive oil
1/3 cup water

Directions:

Step 1: The first thing you will want to do is rinse your chicken, pat dry and place in a baking dish. * I like to use the throw-away ones, because we are going to use this to marinate our chicken breast. Next you will want to open the McCormick marinate * Do not follow the directions on the back!! Instead, coat each chicken breast with the Lime Mojito seasoning, garlic powder, and salt and pepper ( both sides) Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 2: While your chicken is marinating, dice 1 of each vegetables ( peppers,)  1/2 onion and a 1/3 cup cilantro. Place in a bowl, season with garlic powder and salt & pepper. Cut fresh lime in half and take one half and squeeze lime juice over vegetable mixture, reserve other half of lime for chicken.

Step 3: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove chicken from refrigerator. In a large non-stick skillet, add olive oil and heat to medium temperature. Place chicken breast in skillet and brown on both sides. Remove from skillet and place in nonstick baking dish. Cover chicken with lime/vegetable mixture. The reserved half a lime squeeze over chicken. place fresh pineapple chunks over chicken/vegetable mixture. Last, add 1/3 cup of water to the chicken.
* I used fresh pineapple that was already cut into chunks. You in find it in the fresh fruit and vegetable section of your grocer. (a small container) If you are using canned pineapple make sure you drain the heavy syrup and rinse before using. Canned pineapple is loaded with additives and sugar... so just remember to rinse and drain.

Step 4: Place uncovered in the oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and serve with zesty lime avocado spring salad.