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Chicken and Garlic

SUBMITTED BY: Nini PHOTO BY: Moeka

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 31 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2004 by Paige B
This was a good recipe. The second time I made it I doubled the garlic and caramelized the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by WENDIMCD
This was just great - a simple yet tasty dish that the whole family enjoyed. Because there... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2004 by CARYMCRAE
Very simple and easy. Doesn't make a lot a sauce for the rice so I made the rice with chicken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2005 by OSHUNS
some changes: juice of one whole lime, and one whole lemon. used 5 garlic cloves, and next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by MARKCALVIN
I have some picky eaters in my house and this was a smash. I used twice as much garlic and a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by NAOMI
Tasty and fast, a great last minute meal! We usually serve it over a packaged flavored rice,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by THELIZARDQUEEN99
pound out the chicken if you want it to fall apart in your mouth. also, you can use lemon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2004 by CCJORDAN
This was not good at all. Needs more flavor. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2003 by MARLAVEAU
It realy IS good... and easy. The Garlic/lime/cilantro flavor is that of chicken fajitas. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by Ann
The chicken itself was very tasty, but there was no sauce at all for rice. I'll try cooking... MORE

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