Chili Powder Chicken with Cilantro Cream

Spice up your dinner routine with this bold and flavorful Chili Powder Chicken with Cilantro Cream! Juicy, oven-baked chicken breasts are coated in a smoky blend of chili powder, paprika, and garlic, then seared to golden perfection for a dish that’s both easy to make and full of depth. The star of the recipe is the zesty cilantro cream sauce, made with fresh lime juice, sour cream, and vibrant cilantro, adding a cooling contrast to the spiced chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe comes together in just 35 minutes and serves four. Garnish with sliced jalapeños for a kick of heat, and prepare to savor a restaurant-worthy dish from the comfort of home.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 piece optional: sliced jalapeño for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring all sides are coated.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

Step 6

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 7

While the chicken is baking, prepare the cilantro cream sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine the sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and milk. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Taste the cilantro cream sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, such as adding a pinch of salt or more lime juice.

Step 9

Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Serve the chili powder chicken with a generous drizzle of cilantro cream sauce. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro and optional sliced jalapeño for extra heat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1155.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1988.3

Total Fat 101.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 707.9mg	0%
Sodium 3336.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 18.5g
Protein 227.8g	0%

Vitamin D 97.0IU	0%
Calcium 479.7mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 2228.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.8%

Protein: 45.9%

Carbs: 8.3%