Lime Garlic Chicken Recipe
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Lime Garlic Chicken

By: Cristina R. de C. 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (154)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 763 | Total Fat: 48.7g | Cholesterol: 225mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2004 by Flashsmith   view full review
Delicious! I only used 1T butter because of the cholesterol. The rest was olive oil. Didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by BEVINK   view full review
Very good, not to mention quick and easy. I didn't even bother flouring the chicken, I just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2003 by JAMESANDPENNY   view full review
This chicken recipe is wonderful!!! The leftover juices in the pan work wonderfully over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by LindaT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was tasty. I used olive oil instead of butter and used a lot less of it. I think some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2005 by Mandi   view full review
This chicken really turned out great. A nice quick meal with great flavour. I only added a few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by RHODA3OTD   view full review
Recipe must have been corrected. It was delicious and oh so easy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by MISTIDAWN   view full review
This was a great dish!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2007 by DesiLuGirl   view full review
This was such an easy recipe!! It was so easy my 3 year old even helped me make it. She helped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2003 by AMYMCGS   view full review
The flavors of garlic and lime were a nice combination- what looked like ordinary fried...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by Mommycat   view full review
Very delicious! I did cut way back on the butter though, for health reasons--used just a...

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