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Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce

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"Thin, breaded chicken breasts topped with a flavorful lime-butter sauce. Pounding the breasts doesn't take long and the resulting tender chicken is worth it."
Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 251 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. Coat chicken breasts with egg, and dip in bread crumbs. Place on a wire rack, and allow to dry for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken into the skillet, and fry for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove to a platter, and keep warm.
  3. Drain grease from the skillet, and squeeze in lime juice. Cook over low heat until it boils. Add butter, and stir until melted. Season with chives and dill. Spoon sauce over chicken, and serve immediately.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2007 by SMLFISH 
This is the original contributor of the recipe (although my handle has changed). I had not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2006 by Loli 
I made this last night--it was a huge hit at my house. The sauce is excellent--tangy, zesty,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2006 by Heather V. 
Delicious, but greasy. After frying the chicken in oil, and then adding a butter sauce this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2006 by JDVMD 
We loved this: Even the kids ate everything. My teen-aged daughter loves chicken piccata and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2006 by Grandma Jewel 
WOW! WHAT A REFRESHING DISH. I prepared our dinner updated for 6 with 4 guests with side... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2006 by KRICKYR 
This was good, but not what I expected. The sauce is basically just butter with some dill and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2006 by Reinie 
This recipe came to me as the recipe of the day, and I made it for my boyfriend and my roomate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by PIETRO 
the chicken was excellent, but i've gotta go with queenmab on the sauce - way way WAY too much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by AMW747 
I made this last night for my husband who is not real fond of chicken. Well, he absolutely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2006 by Lisa B. 
My family loves this recipe! Instead of using Chicken Breasts I used Chicken tenders. It... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 455

  • Total Fat: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 171mg
  • Sodium: 335mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.3g
  • Protein: 30.7g

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