Saute of Chicken Breasts Cilantro
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful Saute of Chicken Breasts Cilantro recipe, featuring perfectly seasoned chicken paired with a bright, zesty cilantro-lime sauce. Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared to golden perfection and infused with the bold flavors of cumin, garlic, and chicken stock, all brought together with a silky butter finish. A generous sprinkle of fresh cilantro adds a refreshing herbal note, while the lime juice delivers a tangy punch that ties the dish together beautifully. Ready in just 35 minutes, this vibrant chicken sauté is ideal for busy nights yet special enough for entertaining guests. Serve with optional lime wedges for an extra pop of citrus and enjoy a healthy, gluten-free meal packed with irresistible flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cups chicken stock
- 0.5 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 pieces optional lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a rolling pin or meat mallet, pound them gently to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and ground cumin.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken breasts in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or 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 unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Pour the chicken stock into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Cook for another minute, then return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken to coat them well.
Allow the chicken to heat through for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat.
Serve the chicken hot, garnished with additional chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.7 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 633 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 2971 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 226.6 g | 453% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2235 mg | 48% | |
*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.
