Mexican lime chicken

2 servings 200 kcal or less 30-60 minutes beginners chicken chicken breast chicken breasts coriander seed coriander seeds glazed chicken lime limes mains muscovado sugar red chilli red chillies roast chicken

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Ingredients

2 chicken breasts

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp crushed coriander seeds

1 tsp grated lime zest

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp muscovado sugar

1 lime

6 unpeeled garlic cloves

2 fresh red chillies

Method

Mix 2 tbsp olive oil with 1 tsp each crushed coriander seeds and grated lime zest and 1⁄2 tsp each paprika and light muscovado sugar.

Put 2 chicken breasts in a baking dish, spoon the marinade over, then squeeze over a little lime juice. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.

Slip 1-2 lime slices under the skin of each breast and season. Tuck 6 unpeeled garlic cloves and 2 fresh red chillies around the chicken.

Roast the chicken breasts in a baking dish, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes in a preheated oven (190C/gas 5/fan oven 170C). To check if they are done, prod the chicken with your finger - if it's still a bit soft, give it a bit longer.

Serve with salad and salsa.