Garlic Lime Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
63 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
5 mins
-
Cook Time
5 mins
-
Total Time
25 mins
-
Servings
4
-
Calories
246 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Garlic Lime Chicken Recipe
Report
Garlic Lime Skillet Chicken Recipe: An easy dinner for any night of the week. Fresh simple ingredients and creamy sauce! Spice it up as much as you like!
Share:
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts average-sized
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 Jalapeno pepper grated (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil to medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken breasts. Sear the chicken for approximately 5 minutes per side. Then remove from the skillet.
- Add the onions, garlic, and grated jalapeno to the skillet. Saute for 2-3 minutes to soften. Then add the chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1 teaspoon lime zest, chopped cilantro, paprika, and crushed red pepper.
- Stir the mixture, then add the chicken breasts back to the skillet. Simmer the chicken in the sauce for 7-8 minutes, turning the chicken once or twice in this process. Then stir in the cream and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer another 1-2 minutes, then serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Serving
1g
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
360mg
(15%)
Potassium
532mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
730IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
14.1mg
(16%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 532mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 730IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 14.1mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
63 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
