Chicken and Garlic Recipe
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Chicken and Garlic

By: Nini 
"This is a yummy easy recipe that my kids love. Chicken pieces are fried in oil, then dressed with lime juice and cilantro in a dish that goes best served over rice. For added spice, add a few chilies when the garlic goes in."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (51)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken pieces in the hot oil until browned on all sides. Add the garlic, and continue to cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle. Stir in the cilantro and lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Cook just until heated through. Serve with rice.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 224 | Total Fat: 11.9g | Cholesterol: 72mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2004 by Paige B   view full review
This was a good recipe. The second time I made it I doubled the garlic and caramelized the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by WENDIMCD   view full review
This was just great - a simple yet tasty dish that the whole family enjoyed. Because there...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2005 by OSHUNS   view full review
some changes: juice of one whole lime, and one whole lemon. used 5 garlic cloves, and next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2004 by CARYMCRAE   view full review
Very simple and easy. Doesn't make a lot a sauce for the rice so I made the rice with chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by MARKCALVIN   view full review
I have some picky eaters in my house and this was a smash. I used twice as much garlic and a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by THELIZARDQUEEN99   view full review
pound out the chicken if you want it to fall apart in your mouth. also, you can use lemon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2004 by CCJORDAN   view full review
This was not good at all. Needs more flavor.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by NAOMI   view full review
Tasty and fast, a great last minute meal! We usually serve it over a packaged flavored rice,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2006 by Gina Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
this is great, I add a packet of goya sazon to the chicken.. my family loves this. I serve...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2003 by MARLAVEAU   view full review
It realy IS good... and easy. The Garlic/lime/cilantro flavor is that of chicken fajitas.

 

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