Best Sweet And Spicy Lime Chicken Recipes

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SPICY GARLIC LIME CHICKEN



Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken image

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

SPICY LIME CHICKEN



Spicy Lime Chicken image

I've been turning this spicy lime chicken into tacos for years, but it was my son Austin who put it on cooked rice with all his favorite taco toppings. A family favorite was created out of leftovers! -Christine Hair, Odessa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 4)
2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
Fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine broth, lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, about 3 hours. , Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in lime zest. Serve with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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