Lime Chicken Picante

A sharp marinade of mustard, salsa and lime juice also makes an interesting sauce. A dollop of yogurt offers a cooling contrast.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 184 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• ½ cup chunky salsa
• ¼ cup Dijon-style prepared mustard
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 6 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1 lime, sliced into segments

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a shallow nonporous dish or bowl combine the salsa, mustard and lime juice. Mix well. Add chicken, cover dish and refrigerate. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and add to skillet. Saute, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Meanwhile, boil remaining marinade in a saucepan for 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add boiled marinade to chicken, and saute another 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and marinade is starting to glaze. Remove chicken to serving platter; raise heat to high and boil marinade for 1 minute. Spoon marinade over chicken and top each breast with 1 tablespoon yogurt and 1 lime wedge. Serve.