Chicken with Lime Butter
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this zesty and buttery Chicken with Lime Butter recipe! Perfectly seasoned and pan-seared chicken breasts are coated in a luxurious lime butter sauce, blending the tanginess of fresh lime juice and zest with the subtle sweetness of honey. A garnish of fresh cilantro adds a bright, herbaceous finish to this flavorful dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy evenings or when you want to impress with minimal effort. Serve it over fluffy rice, alongside roasted vegetables, or with a crisp salad for a complete and satisfying meal. Whether you're hosting or simply indulging in a family dinner, this citrus-kissed chicken is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the unsalted butter to the same skillet. Allow it to melt completely.
Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, and honey, and simmer the sauce for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the lime butter sauce over the chicken to coat evenly.
Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1863 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.2 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.3 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 716 mg | 239% | |
| Sodium | 2888 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 217.0 g | 434% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1942 mg | 41% | |
*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.
