Chili Lime Chicken High Protein Meal prep

plant-based chick'un

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu is lower in calories and can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar is a cost-effective acid alternative.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika can provide a milder flavor at a lower cost.

Heat a pan on high flame.

Add 6 to 7 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan.

Cut 2 whole chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes.

Add the cubed chicken breast to the pan.

Squeeze the juice of 2 whole fresh limes into the pan.

Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the pan.

Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the pan and mix well.

Add 1/2 tablespoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 2 tablespoons of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the pan.

If using, add 1 to 2 jalapenos to the pan.

Stir the mixture and let it stir-fry for 15 to 20 minutes on high flame, mixing occasionally.

Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.

After 10 minutes, remove the lid and stir-fry until the water dries up, approximately 10 to 15 more minutes.

Add 1/4 tablespoon of lime zest to the pan and stir.

Continue to stir-fry until the chicken is fully cooked and the flavors are well combined.

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