Garlic Lime Chicken

This chicken recipe is one of the best that I've ever made and I plan to make it often. It was quick to prepare but consider mixing up the spices the night ahead of time if you are going to be rushed for time--you may even want to mix up extra and store it in a jar. It would be great on seafood as well. I served it with sauteed zucchini and grilled corn on the cob.


Garlic Lime Chicken


1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (can be omitted if you are tender-tongued)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or about 12 tenderloins
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons lime juice (I just squeezed 2 limes on top and didn't measure)

In a small bowl, mix together all seasonings, except the last measurement of garlic powder and lime juice. Dredge chicken breasts in seasoning mix on both sides. Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté chicken until golden brown, about six minutes on each side. Sprinkle with remaining garlic powder and lime juice and cook 5 minutes stirring frequently to coat evenly with the sauce. Serves 6.

320 Calories; 9g Fat; 55g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate