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bahama breeze chicken with cilantro crema recipe copycat restaurant recipes

Chicken with Cilantro Crema (Bahama Breeze Copycat)

This copycat Bahama Breeze chicken with cilantro crema recipe is a bright, flavorful, and tasty homemade recipe the whole family will love! Sweet, savory, and with a fresh and herby dipping sauce you can make in just 5 minutes.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Copycat Recipes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 709 kcal

Equipment

  • 13 x 9 inch baking dish
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 medium chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon each sea salt & black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 teaspoons orange marmalade

For the Cilantro Crema

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro , plus more for garnishing the chicken
  • 2 limes zest and juice
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. (see Note below if grilling)
  • In a large 13 x 9 inch baking dish, add the chicken breasts in an even layer. Top each chicken breast with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • In a small bowl, add the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and paprika. Mix to combine. Pour 1 teaspoon of the mixture over each breast.
  • Over the spice mixture, spread 1 teaspoon of orange marmalade over each chicken breast. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the marmalade evenly on top of the slices and over the surface of the chicken.
  • Place the chicken in the pre-heated oven, and bake for 25-35 minutes (the thicker the chicken, the longer it will take), until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, which is cooked through.
  • While the chicken is baking, make the crema. In a blender, add the mayonnaise, cilantro leaves, lime zest and juice, brown sugar, and the salt. Blend on low speed until the cilantro has blended and the sauce is a light green color. Pour into a small serving dish.
  • Once chicken is done, place on a serving plate and drizzle 1/2 the cilantro crema over the chicken. Save the remaining crema as a dipping sauce. Serve hot and enjoy. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

A Note on Baking vs. Grilling the Chicken

I oven-baked this chicken at home, and it came out fantastic, especially when dipped into the delicious sauce.
You can grill the chicken instead on a charcoal grill, gas grill, or even a grill pan on the stove. If you are going to grill chicken, grill on high heat for 12-16 minutes, flip the chicken half way through cooking.
Always ensure the chicken is cooked through to 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest part of the chicken. Check with a meat thermometer before serving.
 
Note: this is not the official Bahama Breeze recipe just a copycat I tried to make at home!  If you can visit one of their locations, I highly recommend, it's a great place for dinner & a drink!!

Nutrition

Calories: 709kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 49gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 26gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 1211mgPotassium: 927mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 592IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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