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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 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.

CHICKEN WITH LIME SAUCE



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Saw this recipe on Cooking Light the other day and just had to try it! Yummy! Can substitute lemon for the lime. *This recipe is actually already on 'zaar; I just noticed that! Sorry for the duplicate, I don't know how to delete it.

Provided by crafty chef

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup chicken broth, reduced-sodium fat-free
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; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Sprinkle chicken 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 a 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 2 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.1, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 116.5, Sodium 537.9, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 37.2

HONEY-LIME CHICKEN



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An easy weeknight dinner for honey-lime chicken with ingredients most people have on hand.

Provided by IvyK

Categories     Skillet Chicken Breasts

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine flour and cayenne pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add a few chicken strips at a time and shake to coat.
  • Melt butter in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Combine lime juice, honey, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl; pour over the chicken. Continue to cook until juices run clear and the sauce is thickened, 3 to 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 132 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

SOUTHWESTERN LIME CHICKEN WITH ANCHO CHILI SAUCE



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Categories     Chicken     Pepper     Marinate     Low Carb     Lime     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
8 slices Monterey Jack cheese
Ancho Chili Sauce

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients in medium bowl; whisk to blend. Place chicken in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Pour marinade over. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken breasts from marinade. Grill chicken until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Place 1 cheese slice atop each chicken breast half; cover barbecue and cook until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Transfer chicken breasts to plates. Serve with Ancho Chili Sauce.

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