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

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.125 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon dried parsley
• 2.25 teaspoons garlic powder, divided

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 remaining 2 teaspoons garlic powder and lime juice. Cook 5 minutes more, stirring frequently to coat evenly with cooking juices.