Chicken in the Limelight
Brighten up your dinner table with "Chicken in the Limelight," a zesty and flavorful dish that’s sure to become your new weeknight favorite. This easy-to-make recipe brings together tender, golden-seared chicken breasts with a tantalizing lime-infused sauce that balances citrusy tang, garlicky depth, and a touch of honey sweetness. With fresh lime juice, lime zest, and a pop of cilantro as the star ingredients, this dish is a vibrant celebration of bold flavors. The silky, thickened sauce elevates every bite, making it perfect for serving over fluffy rice, quinoa, or a medley of steamed vegetables. Ready in just 40 minutes and brimming with fresh, wholesome ingredients, "Chicken in the Limelight" is a quick and delicious way to keep dinner exciting while delighting your family with a restaurant-quality meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 4 whole limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons zest of lime
Instructions
Zest two limes, then juice all four limes. Set the zest and juice aside separately.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but avoid browning the garlic.
Pour in the lime juice and chicken broth. Stir in the honey and lime zest, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
While the chicken cooks, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Garnish the dish with chopped cilantro before serving. Serve the chicken and sauce over rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1771 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.4 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 605 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 3029 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.4 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.2 g | ||
| Protein | 219.0 g | 438% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 389 mg | 8% | |
*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.
