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Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken

A flavorful dish that combines zesty lime with warm spices and garlic, perfect for a quick and delightful weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Spice Mixture
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust based on spice preference.
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Chicken & Cooking Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, thyme, parsley, paprika, and onion powder to create the spice mixture.
  2. Generously sprinkle this spice mixture on both sides of the chicken breasts.
Cooking
  1. In a large heavy skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the chicken until it is golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side.
  3. After both sides are browned, sprinkle the remaining 2 teaspoons of garlic powder and add lime juice to the pan.
  4. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring frequently to coat the chicken evenly with the cooking juices.

Notes

To store leftover chicken, let it cool down to room temperature and place it in an airtight container. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.