Best Thyme Lime Chicken Recipes

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THYME-LIME CHICKEN



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This recipe cleverly combines thyme and lime juice in a fresh-tasting basting sauce. You can also grill the chicken when weather permits.-Marge Clark, West Lebanon, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds), skin removed

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter with olive oil; add the lime juice, thyme, lime zest, garlic, salt and pepper. , Place chicken on a greased broiler pan. Brush with sauce. Broil 6-7 in. from heat for 15-20 minutes on each side or until the chicken juices run clear, basting frequently.

Nutrition Facts :

THYME-LIME CHICKEN WITH CARIBBEAN SLAW



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Here's another great dish for your chicken breast recipe folder-made with lime juice and fresh thyme and served on a bed of tangy Caribbean-style coleslaw.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Regional & Cultural Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 Tbsp. KRAFT Real Mayo
4 tsp. olive oil
zest and 1 tsp. juice from 3 limes, divided
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1 large mango, chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
30 whole wheat saltine crackers, finely crushed
1 env. (0.75 oz.) GOOD SEASONS Garlic & Herb Dressing Mix
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
8 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 lb.)
2 egg whites, beaten
1/4 cup butter, divided

Steps:

  • Mix mayo, oil, 1 tsp. lime zest, juice, hot sauce and red pepper until blended. Combine cabbage, mangos and onions in medium bowl. Add mayo mixture; mix lightly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Combine next 4 ingredients and remaining zest in shallow bowl. Dip each chicken breast in egg whites, then in crumb mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each breast.
  • Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add half the chicken; cook 4 to 5 min. on each side or until done (165°F). Repeat with remaining butter and chicken. Serve with slaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

THYME AND LIME CHICKEN



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From Sarah Ainley's book, The World's Best Recipes, Caribbean section. TIP: you may need to use two limes, depending on their size and juiciness. Or, for a less sharp flavor, use lemons instead. Cook time doesn't include several hours/overnight marinating time.

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 chicken thighs
2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 limes, juice of or 1 lemon, juice of
6 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
salt
black pepper, freshly ground
cooked rice, to serve
1 lime, sliced
4 fresh cilantro stems, to garnish

Steps:

  • Place chicken thighs in an ovenproof dish or on a platter, skin-side down. With a very sharp knife, slit the thighs lengthwise along the thigh bone of each thigh. Mix the scallion with a little salt and pepper and press the mixture into the slits.
  • In a small bowl mix together the thyme, garlic, lime or lemon juice and all but 2 tablespoons of the butter. Spoon over each chicken thigh.
  • Spoon the remaining butter over the top. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow to marinate in the refrigerator several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F Remove plastic wrap from the chicken and cover the dish with foil. Bake chicken for 1 hour, then remove the foil and cook for a few minutes to brown. Serve hot, with rice and garnish with lime slices and cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.9, Fat 46, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 203.7, Sodium 297.5, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 33

THYME & LIME CHICKEN (SALLYE)



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"Put de lime in de coconut" NO NO NO, put it in the chicken sauce An authentic Caribbean dish that I hope you will enjoy

Provided by sallye bates

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 chicken thighs (or bonesless skinless breasts)
2 Tbsp chopped scallions
1 tsp dried or chopped fresh thyme
2 clove garlic, crushed
juice of 1 lime
6 Tbsp melted butter
salt & pepper to taste
cooked rice (to serve)
lime slices & cilantro sprigs to garnich

Steps:

  • 1. Place chicken in an ovenproof dish, skin side down. Using a sharp knife, make a slit lengthwise along the thigh bone of each piece Mix the scallions with a little salt and pepper and press the mixture into the slit
  • 2. Mix together the thyme, garlic, lime juice and 4 tablespoons of melted butter in a small bowl and spoon over each piece of chicken Spoon the remaining butter over the top Cover the chicken loosely with plastic wrap and marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge
  • 3. Preheat the oven to 375º Remove plastic wrap from chicken and cover dish with foil, sealing the edges Bake for 1 hour, then remove the foil Cook for about 5 more minutes to brown Serve hot over a bed of rice, garnishing with lime slices and cilantro sprigs.

THYME-LIME CHICKEN



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Make and share this Thyme-Lime Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
4 chicken breast halves
4 chicken thighs

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter in oil; add lime juice, thyme, lime peel, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Place chicken on a greased broiler pan.
  • Brush with sauce.
  • Broil, basting frequently, 6-7 inches from the heat for 15-20 minutes on each side or until the chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.7, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 93.8, Sodium 299.5, Carbohydrate 0.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 21

THYME LIME CHICKEN



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Categories     Chicken     Bake

Yield 3-4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 thin chicken breasts
2 tbsp finely sliced green onion
1 tsp dried thyme
2 garlic cloves, crushed
6 tbsp melted butter
salt and pepper
1/4 cup lime juice
cilantro to garnish

Steps:

  • Place chicken in an ovenproof dish. Mix spring onion through lime juice and coat chicken with mixture. Cover the chicken lossely with saran wrap and marinate in a cool place for several hours or overnight in fridge. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove saran wrap and cover dish with foil. Bake chicken for 45 minutes to 1 hour, then remove foil and cook a few more minutes until brown. Serve hot with rice, garnishing with lime juice and cilantro.

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