Best Chicken With Lime Butter Recipes

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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

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

CHICKEN WITH LIME BUTTER



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There is such a delicious tangy butter sauce topping this chicken.

Provided by RecipeGirl.com

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2¼ pounds (6 medium breasts) boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1 large lime
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon finely chopped chives

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet over medium heat, cook chicken breasts in hot oil until fork tender and browned on both sides (about 10 minutes). Arrange on platter and keep warm.
  • Spoon off the oil in skillet. Squeeze juice from lime into the skillet. Over low heat, cook until lime juice bubbles. With a wire whisk, stir in the butter- 1 tablespoon at a time; cook, stirring until butter becomes opaque and forms a creamy sauce. Stir in the dill and chopped chives.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (1 breast with spoonful of sauce), Calories 339 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 138 mg, Sodium 392 mg

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LIME BUTTER



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Make and share this Southwestern Grilled Chicken With Lime Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kirstin in the Couv

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 1/2 lbs bone-in chicken parts
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 serrano chili, minced
2 tablespoons finely minced white onions
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine first 8 ingredients.
  • With a spoon or a basting brush, spread seasoning paste over the chicken.
  • Grill chicken.
  • In a small bowl, combine all lime butter ingredients.
  • Drizzle over chicken just before serving or serve separately for dipping.

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

SPICED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO LIME BUTTER



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This grilled chicken gets a lovely pop of color and flavor from the lime butter-don't skip it! -Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
6 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each )
CILANTRO LIME BUTTER:
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Brush over chicken. , Place chicken skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 15 minutes. Turn; grill 20-25 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165°., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter ingredients. Drizzle over chicken before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

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