Spicy Lime Chicken

Published February 25, 2016

Spicy Lime Chicken

I love the zing that lime, and other citrus fruits, add to savory dishes. This recipe is a great example. Chicken is rubbed with a simple spice/herb mix and sauteed. The lime juice, added near the end, adds a wonderful flavor. This is a nice dish for when time is a factor. It really takes no time to put together. I used boneless breasts, but boneless thighs work well. I almost prefer them. I have also made this dish with bone-in thighs and drumsticks. Add about 20 minutes to the cooking time when using bone-in chicken.

Spicy Lime Chicken
1 t. salt
1/2 t. black pepper
1/4 t. cayenne pepper
1/2 t. paprika
1/4 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. onion powder
1/4 t. thyme
1 T. fresh parsley
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves or 8 boneless thighs
2 T. butter
1 T. olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons lime juice

In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and parsley. Sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of chicken. Rub in. This can even be done day ahead. Keep chicken in fridge until ready to cook. 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 minced garlic and lime juice. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently to coat evenly with sauce. I like to serve with rice or pasta. Serves 4.

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