Lime Garlic Chicken

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Seasoned chicken breasts, sauteed with butter and garlic and topped with a squeeze of fresh lime. This is the best chicken I've ever had! My husband doesn't like that many things, but he loved this recipe, you just have to try it!

Submitted by Cristina R de C
Updated on August 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips

  • 1 cup butter

  • 2 medium heads garlic, diced

  • 1 lime, halved

  • lemon pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Mix flour, salt and pepper together in a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, seal bag and shake to coat. Set aside.

  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute 3 to 4 minutes, until it starts to change color. Saute coated chicken strips with butter and garlic for 10 to 15 minutes, until cooked through and juices run clear.

  3. Squeeze lime over chicken and sprinkle with lemon pepper. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

763 Calories
49g Fat
35g Carbs
47g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 763
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49g 62%
Saturated Fat 30g 149%
Cholesterol 225mg 75%
Sodium 1029mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 47g 93%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 96mg 7%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 631mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.