Best Chicken Breasts With Lime Dill Butter Sauce Recipes

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CHICKEN IN LIME BUTTER



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"A few ordinary, on-hand ingredients make this moist and tender chicken something really extraordinary! The flavor added by the rich, buttery sauce with a splash of lime juice is unmatched. It's been a hands-down winner at our house for 20 some years," says Denise Segura of Draper, Utah.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon minced chives

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170°; drain. Remove and keep warm. , Add butter and lime juice to the skillet; cook and stir until butter is melted. Stir in dill and chives. Drizzle over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LIME SAUCE



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Thin, breaded chicken breasts topped with a flavorful lime-butter sauce. Pounding the breasts doesn't take long and the resulting tender chicken is worth it.

Provided by SMLUCY

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
1 egg, beaten
⅔ cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lime, juiced
6 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon minced fresh chives
½ teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • Coat chicken breasts with egg, and dip in bread crumbs. Place on a wire rack, and allow to dry for about 10 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken into the skillet, and fry for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove to a platter, and keep warm.
  • Drain grease from the skillet, and squeeze in lime juice. Cook over low heat until it boils. Add butter, and stir until melted. Season with chives and dill. Spoon sauce over chicken, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 164.2 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 335.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

BAKED LEMON-DILL CHICKEN BREASTS



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Simple, delicious, tangy chicken breasts baked in a melody of spices using fresh ingredients. After baking, garnish with fresh herbs such as thyme sprigs, if desired. Best served over a bed of rice.

Provided by Rhonda Slauenwhite Frank

Categories     Baked Chicken Breasts

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (5 ounce) boneless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons honey
5 lemons
4 teaspoons dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Set chicken breasts into a shallow casserole dish and brush 1 tablespoon honey onto each breast.
  • Zest 1 lemon, then cut in half. Slice remaining lemons. Squeeze juice from 1 lemon over the tops of the chicken breasts and sprinkle with lemon zest. Combine dill, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and sprinkle spices on top of the chicken. Cover chicken breasts with lemon slices and set 1 tablespoon butter on each piece of chicken breast.
  • Bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 116.8 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 159.8 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

GARLIC LIME CHICKEN BREASTS



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This came from my friend Liz's recipe box. Few ingredients but great flavor, chicken always turns out moist. She makes extra to have leftovers for Mexican Lime Chicken Soup.

Provided by Kitchen Witch Steph

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
4 chicken breast halves, rinsed and patted dry (2 lbs. total, with or without skin)
lime wedge

Steps:

  • Whisk together lime juice, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add chicken, turning to coat. Marinate chicken, covered and refrigerated, turning once or twice, for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
  • Put a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
  • Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade) and arrange skin side up, without crowding, in a shallow baking dish.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Roast until just cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • If chicken has a skin, turn oven to broil. Broil chicken about 2 inches from the heat until skin is crisp, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve with lime wedges.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LIME AND DILL



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This is a very easy and very tasty chicken dish. I can even eat this on Weight Watchers,I just don't serve with the buttered noodles. Marinate time is only 15 min. so it is also quick. Prep time does not incluce marinating. Can't remember where I got this recipe from to give them credit.

Provided by Baby Chevelle

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup lime juice or 1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes

Steps:

  • Combine all marinade ingredients in heavy ziplock bag and mix.
  • Add chicken breasts, seal; turn bag to coat.
  • Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • Cover grill with foil.
  • Place breats on foil and cook on grill at low heat setting.
  • Cook for 20-30 minutes depending on size of breasts.
  • Meanwhile melt the butter.
  • Baste the breasts with butter when done.
  • Can serve with buttered noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.5, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 83.7, Sodium 263.6, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 27.4

CHICKEN WITH LIME BUTTER



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This is a recipe for skinless chicken breasts with a tantalizing lime butter sauce. It's easy to prepare and, when properly garnished, will make an impressive dinner presentation.

Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 skinless chicken breasts, halved, about 2 pounds
1/2 teaspoon salt (use Kosher salt if possible, it's best for cooking)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 lime, juice of
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon minced fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chicken.
  • Cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until fork can be inserted into chicken easily.
  • Remove chicken to serving platter. Keep warm.
  • Drain oil from skillet.
  • Add lime juice.
  • Cook over low heat until juice begins to bubble, about 1 minute.
  • Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until butter becomes opaque and forms a thickened sauce.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in chives and dill.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Garnish with quartered lime slices and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.7, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 109.1, Sodium 272.9, Carbohydrate 0.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 27.5

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