Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken Recipe
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Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken

By: C. PEREZ 
"A delightful chicken dish with a little spicy kick. Serve with rice and your favorite vegetable."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1,230)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and parsley. Sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of chicken breasts.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons garlic powder and lime juice. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently to coat evenly with sauce.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 220 | Total Fat: 10.7g | Cholesterol: 84mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2008 by zadimom   view full review
This is almost identical to a recipe that I love. The only difference is that in my recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by JSECRET   view full review
My wife loved this take on a delicious dish. Mince onion, garlic and jalepeno, add the dry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2005 by QUIRKYIQ   view full review
I will make this easy recipe again but with some changes. I loved the spice mixture but it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by MADFORGOLD   view full review
Love the spicy little kick this chicken has to offer. I did have to double the butter and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by Lois Lane   view full review
This was good but needed some help. First of all, do cut chicken breasts into pieces & pound...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by DIGGITY38   view full review
A splash of tequila made for a nice finish to this delicious recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2011 by Crystal S Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe is five stars as written, but to spice it up, I doubled the spice mixture,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by SAIDANDDUNN   view full review
This recipe just replaced my old Lime Chicken recipe. It was wonderful! So simple and easy,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by NIMITZ   view full review
This was very good. Very easy. I made a couple adjustments; I halved the hot pepper- was still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by sakuraiiko   view full review
The sauce is wonderful! DH and i were licking the plate and fighting over the last piece of...

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