Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken

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)

220Calories
11gFat
2gCarbs
28gProtein

Full Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g14%
Saturated Fat 5g23%
Cholesterol 84mg28%
Sodium 555mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 2g1%
Dietary Fiber 0g1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 28g55%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
Potassium 341mg7%

* 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.

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