Chicken with Garlic and Lime
Brighten up your dinner table with this zesty and flavorful Chicken with Garlic and Lime recipe! Juicy chicken breasts are infused with a tangy lime marinade featuring fresh lime juice, zest, and minced garlic, complemented by a bold spice blend of paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Marinated to perfection and seared for a golden exterior, the chicken is tender and bursting with citrusy, smoky notes in every bite. This quick and easy recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and uses simple, wholesome ingredients like olive oil and optional fresh cilantro for garnish. Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra zing, making it a versatile choice for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Perfectly balanced between savory and refreshing, this skillet-cooked chicken dish is as healthy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 whole limes
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 4 pieces lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Zest one lime and juice both limes into a small bowl.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and add them to the lime juice and zest.
In a medium bowl, combine the lime mixture with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin. Whisk together to create the marinade.
Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated evenly.
Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly coat the skillet with a little additional olive oil if necessary.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off, and place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet. Discard the used marinade.
Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer the cooked chicken to a serving plate and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain juiciness.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 616 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 54.5 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 558 mg | 12% | |
*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.
