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Step 1
Place chicken into a casserole dish or bowl.
Step 2
Prepare marinade. Juice the orange and 1 of the limes into a bowl. Add crushed garlic, sliced or minced jalapeños, and salt. Stir until combined.
Step 3
Pour marinade over the chicken and cover. Place into the fridge and marinate for 2 hours.
Step 4
When 10 minutes remain for marinating, start sauteing the pepper and onions. Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
Step 5
Once the pan is hot, add olive oil and swirl to coat to prevent sticking. Add the minced jalapeños, diced peppers, diced red onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, then juice the lime over the top and add a pinch of salt. Stir and sauté for 3 more minutes.
Step 6
Remove sauteed vegetables from the skillet and set aside temporarily.
Step 7
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 8
Return the skillet to the stove top over high heat.
Step 9
Remove the chicken from the marinade. Combine salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl or ramekin and mix.
Step 10
Season the chicken with this Baja chicken spice seasoning.
Step 11
Add a splash of olive oil, then sear the chicken for 4 min per side.
Step 12
Add the sauteed vegetables back to the skillet on top of and around the chicken breasts.
Step 13
Place a slice of cheese over the top of each chicken breast. Place into the oven on the center rack. Bake for 10 minutes.
Step 14
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.