Marylou's Chicken El Toro

Try Marylou's Chicken El Toro recipe for a delicious and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish. Made with tender chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and cooked to perfection, this dish is perfect for sharing with family and friends. Serve it with warm tortillas, rice, and beans for a complete meal. With a preparing time of 60 minutes, this recipe is easy to follow and will definitely impress your guests.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Tortillas, for serving
• Cooked rice, for serving
• Refried beans, for serving

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes.
6. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
7. In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice and chopped cilantro.
8. Add the sliced chicken to the bowl and toss until well coated with the lime-cilantro mixture.
9. Serve the chicken with warm tortillas, cooked rice, and refried beans.
10. Enjoy!

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