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Lime Garlic Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: Cristina R. de C.  PHOTO BY: DesiLuGirl 

"Seasoned chicken breasts, sauteed with butter and garlic and topped with a squeeze of fresh lime. This is the best chicken I've ever had! My husband doesn't like that many things, but he loved this recipe, you just have to try it!"
Lime Garlic Chicken Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 154 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 medium heads garlic, diced
  • 1 lime, halved
  • lemon pepper to taste

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix flour, salt and pepper together in a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, seal bag and shake to coat. Set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute 3 to 4 minutes, until it starts to change color. Saute coated chicken strips with butter and garlic for 10 to 15 minutes, until cooked through and juices run clear.
  3. Squeeze lime over chicken and sprinkle with lemon pepper. Serve hot.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 3, 2004 by Flashsmith 
Delicious! I only used 1T butter because of the cholesterol. The rest was olive oil. Didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 13, 2003 by JAMESANDPENNY 
This chicken recipe is wonderful!!! The leftover juices in the pan work wonderfully over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 22, 2003 by BEVINK 
Very good, not to mention quick and easy. I didn't even bother flouring the chicken, I just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 8, 2004 by LindaT 
This was tasty. I used olive oil instead of butter and used a lot less of it. I think some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2003 by RHODA3OTD 
Recipe must have been corrected. It was delicious and oh so easy! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 22, 2003 by MISTIDAWN 
This was a great dish! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 13, 2005 by Mandi 
This chicken really turned out great. A nice quick meal with great flavour. I only added a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on may 24, 2007 by DesiLuGirl 
This was such an easy recipe!! It was so easy my 3 year old even helped me make it. She helped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 2, 2003 by AMYMCGS 
The flavors of garlic and lime were a nice combination- what looked like ordinary fried... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 8, 2004 by Mommycat 
Very delicious! I did cut way back on the butter though, for health reasons--used just a... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Lime Garlic Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 763

  • Total Fat: 48.7g
  • Cholesterol: 225mg
  • Sodium: 1029mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 46.5g

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