Easy Garlic Lime Skillet Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 pieces
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Calories
196 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Garlic Lime Skillet Chicken
Description
The preparation begins by combining a spice rub of garlic powder, salt, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and dried parsley, which is generously applied to chicken thighs. The chicken is seared in a hot skillet using butter and olive oil, developing a golden crust on each side in 3-4 minutes. Minced garlic is then added along with lime juice, which simmers with the chicken to infuse acidity and tenderize.
The cooking finishes when the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, ensuring juicy and safe-to-eat meat. The garlic-lime sauce lightly coats the chicken, adding a fresh, zesty note balancing the savory spices and richness of butter. This method delivers tender, richly flavored chicken thighs with a hint of spice and citrus freshness.
Serve the skillet chicken with lime wedges or fresh parsley garnish to highlight the citrus and herbal flavors. The straightforward cooking process keeps the chicken moist and flavorful without complicated steps, making it approachable for weekday meals.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, salt, paprika, pepper, cayenne pepper, and parsley. Sprinkle generously over chicken thighs.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic and lime juice. Continue cooking chicken until chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, coating chicken with juices.
- Serve hot with lime wedges or slices and chopped fresh parsley to garnish (optional).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 425mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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