Best Chicken Breasts With Lime 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.

SPICY GARLIC LIME CHICKEN



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A delightful chicken dish with a little spicy kick. Serve with rice and your favorite vegetable.

Provided by C. PEREZ

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 more, stirring frequently to coat evenly with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 83.7 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 554.7 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

QUICK GARLIC-LIME CHICKEN



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After tending the farm and growing our own produce, I don't have much time left for cooking. I've found this simple chicken dish ideal for hectic days. -Doris Carnahan, Lincoln, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the first 5 ingredients; add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. , Drain; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 7-8 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LIME CURRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken Breasts With Lime Curry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons butter
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cups light cream
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken, sprinkle with garlic powder and cook, turning once, until golden, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Add onion, curry powder, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, 3 minutes, or until onions are tender.
  • Stir in flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Stir in lime juice and light cream.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer 7-8 minutes, or until sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken breasts and top with a sprinkling of tomatoes and lime slices. Serve with hot cooked rice.

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

LEMON-LIME CHICKEN



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I've served this main dish numerous times for dinner guests and have received many compliments. In fact, every time I make it for my husband, he'll comment, "This is the best chicken I've ever had."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons each lemon juice and lime juice
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a shallow glass dish. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain, discarding marinade. Grill chicken over medium-hot heat, turning once, until juices run clear, about 15-18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

CHICKEN BREASTS IN GINGER LIME SAUCE



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Another great recipe given to me by my friend John from his caribbean cookbook. This is a simple chicken to make and is very moist and tender. Enjoy ;)

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Caribbean

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 chicken breasts
salt and pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons rum
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 dash Frank's red hot sauce

Steps:

  • Beat the chicken meat with a mallet to tenderise. Barbecue the chicken until tender.
  • To make lime juice sauce: Combine the brown sugar, lime juice, rum, ginger, garlic and Hot Sauce in a saucepan, heating without boiling until sugar fully dissolves, then bring sauce to a boil;.
  • serve on top of chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 97.4, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 18, Protein 30.4

ROASTED LIME CHICKEN



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The subtle citrus flavor infused throughout this moist and baked lime chicken makes it a frequent request for family dinners. It's the ideal way to use fresh herbs such as rosemary, sage, thyme and parsley. -Kathy Lewis-Martinez, Spring Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage or 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
4 medium limes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Combine the first 9 ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1/4 cup marinade; pour remaining marinade into a large shallow dish. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place lime wedges inside the cavity. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Place chicken breast-side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Brush reserved marinade over chicken., Bake at 350° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 165°. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CHICKEN WITH LIME SAUCE



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Another great recipe from the magazine Cooking Light. This silky sauce coats the chicken with rich, tangy flavor. Substitute lemon if you don't have a lime on hand. For a splash of color, garnish with chopped parsley or chives.

Provided by skigb

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 -6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 teaspoons olive oil
cooking spray
3/4 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy duty plastic wrap and pound to 1/4 inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken ; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned.
  • Remove from pan ; keep warm.
  • Add chicken broth, sugar , 2 tablespoons juice, and mustard to pan ; cook over medium heat, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
  • Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add cornstarch mixture to pan ; stir well with whisk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat ; cook 1 minute or until sauce thickens slightly.
  • Whisk in remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and butter, stirring until butter melts.
  • Return chicken to pan ; simmer w minutes or until chicken is thoroughly heated.

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