Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken

A lime chicken recipe ready in less than 30 minutes. These skillet chicken breasts are perfect for a weeknight meal with rice and vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 220 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
• ⅛ teaspoon paprika
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons lime juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together salt, black pepper, cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, thyme, parsley, paprika, and onion powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of chicken breasts.

Step 2

Heat butter and olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons garlic powder and lime juice. Cook 5 minutes more, stirring frequently to coat evenly with cooking juices.