Ingredients
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⅓ cup vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
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1 ½ pounds chicken tenders, quartered
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4 cups sliced bell peppers, any color
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1 onion, sliced
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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½ lime, juiced
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Combine oil, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken tenders, bell peppers, and onion; seal the bag and shake to mix. Marinate in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to 2 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil.
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Spread chicken mixture onto the prepared pan.
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Roast in the preheated oven, stirring halfway, until chicken is no longer pink and bell peppers are softened, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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Sprinkle cilantro and pour lime juice over chicken mixture; stir to distribute.
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Recipe Tips
You can use a variety of bell peppers and spicy peppers.
You can grease the sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray instead of lining it with aluminum foil.
Editor's Note:
The magazine version of this recipe uses 1 teaspoon each chili powder, salt, and cumin and adds 2 jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
200 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
19g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 200 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g | 15% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
Cholesterol 49mg | 16% |
Sodium 198mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 19g | 37% |
Vitamin C 40mg | 45% |
Calcium 28mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 299mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.