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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