A delightful lime chicken recipe with a little spicy kick. Serve this dish with rice and your favourite vegetable.
Prep Time:5 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Total Time:25 mins
Servings:4
Ingredients
Original recipe 4 servings:
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 ¼ teaspoons garlic powder, divided
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
Directions
Step1:
Mix together salt, black pepper, cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, thyme, parsley, paprika, and onion powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of chicken breasts.
Step2:
Heat butter and olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons garlic powder and lime juice. Cook 5 minutes more, stirring frequently to coat evenly with cooking juices.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 220 | Calories |
| 11g | Fat |
| 2g | Carbs |
| 28g | Protein |
Full Nutrition Label
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 220 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium 555mg | 24% |
| Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 28g | 55% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium 21mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 341mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.