The Only Chicken You'll Ever Want to Eat

This recipe is SO good it's a struggle to not reach for this spice mix every time I make chicken.

As with most of the recipes I make this is super easy to put together so it's great for weeknights as a post-work, post-gym, protein-based meal.  I usually eat it over a bed of greens or with rice but this side of fresh mango added a nice complementary sweetness.

Note: the amounts of spice listed below create a medium spicy rub.  If you don't like spice just omit the red pepper flakes and you can still enjoy the overall product, or if you have a high spice tolerance you can try increasing it!

Paprika Chicken

Ingredients (2-4 s)

• 1 pound chicken breasts, cleaned
• 2 1/2 t smoked paprika
• 1 t pure onion powder
• 1 t pure garlic powder
• 1 t oregano or basil, dried
• 1/4 - 1/2 t crushed red pepper, leave out if you don't like spicy
• 1/4 t cumin
• 1/8 t coriander
• 1/8 t nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 T olive oil

Optional Sides

• 1 mango, diced
• 4 leaves of chopped kale
• 1 T olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• lime, garnish

Combine

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together the spices in a small mixing bowl.
3. Rub the chicken with 2 tablespoons of oil so it is lightly covered, then coat with spice rub.
4. Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is 160 degrees internally.
5. While waiting for the chicken to bake, lightly saute the kale with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper, and dice up a mango.
6. Serve with a squeeze of lime and enjoy!