This Oven Lime Chicken recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner with minimal prep, and lots of great flavor! Whether you choose to cook for now or freeze it for later, the whole family will enjoy this meal!

 

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken pieces, white or dark, skin removed, fat trimmed

 

Directions

Cook for now:

1. Preheat oven to 350^oF. Treat a 9x13 inch pan with nonstick spray.
2. Combine all ingredients in the prepared pan, turning chicken pieces to coat.
3. Bake, uncovered until chicken is well done, not medium or rare. Use a meat thermometer and cook until the internal temperature reaches 135^oF. For thighs cooking will take 45 to 60 minutes, breasts will cook in 20 to 35 minutes.

 

Freeze for later:

1. Combine all ingredients in a gallon-size freezer bag. Seal well. Lay bag flat in the freezer for quick freezing. Use within 9 months.
2. To thaw, move bag from freezer to refrigerator 24 hours prior to cooking. Do no thaw on the counter. To reduce the chance of drip onto other foods place bag on a plate or in a pan.
3. Once thawed, transfer contents to a 9x13 inch pan treated with nonstick spray. Bake, uncovered in a preheated 350^oF oven until chicken is well done. Use a meat thermometer and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165^oF. For things cooking will take 45 to 60 minutes, breasts will cook in 20 in 35 minutes.

Serves 4

* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.