Chicken Breasts Deglazed with Lime
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and zesty Chicken Breasts Deglazed with Lime recipe! Juicy, golden-seared chicken is paired with a tangy lime-infused sauce that’s balanced by the richness of butter and aromatic garlic. The dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or quick entertaining. A splash of chicken broth deglazes the skillet, lifting all those flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pan, while lime juice and zest add a refreshing citrus twist. Garnished with fragrant cilantro, this easy, one-skillet recipe is bursting with fresh flavors and pairs beautifully with rice, roasted veggies, or a crisp salad. Try this quick and flavorful meal for a satisfying, citrus-forward twist on classic chicken breast recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ground paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.33 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and ground paprika.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Deglaze the skillet with the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the fresh lime juice and lime zest.
Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, letting the flavors combine and the sauce slightly thicken.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the lime sauce over them. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to reheat the chicken and coat it with the sauce.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the chicken with fresh chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1543 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.5 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 623 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 3066 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 218.3 g | 437% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2009 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
