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Calabrian chicken on a plate with parsley.
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Calabrian Chicken

Calabrian chicken is a deliciously bright and spicy meal that can be ready in less than 20 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bomba chicken, calabrian chicken, calabrian chili paste, calabrian chili paste chicken, chicken, spicy
Servings: 2
Calories: 311kcal
Author: Aimee

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon calabrian chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
  • salt

Instructions

  • Slice the chicken in half lengthwise so that you are left with 2 thin cutlets. Season with salt on both sides.
  • In a small bowl, combine juice of 1 lemon, calabrian chili paste, and honey. Stir to combine.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, add the chicken to the skillet. Cook 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. (Cook time will depend on thickness of chicken).
  • While chicken cooks, mince the two cloves of garlic. Once chicken is done cooking, add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the calabrian chili mixture and heavy cream to the skillet and cook another 1-2 minutes.
  • Plate the chicken and serve the Calabrian sauce over the chicken.

Notes

  • Cook times may depend on the thickness and size of your chicken. I always recommend using a meat thermometer to check the temperature of your chicken.
  • This chicken can be spicy! The Calabrian chili paste packs a punch. If you're sensitive to spice, possibly cut the amount of chili paste in half.
  • This recipe serves 1-2 people, depending on how much chicken you would like to serve each person.

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg