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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (156g)

Recipe makes 6 servings

Calories 374
Calories from Fat 260 (69%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 28.9g 44%
Saturated Fat 11.7g 58%
Monounsaturated Fat 7.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.5g
Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 272mg 11%
Potassium 318mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 0.7g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 27.5g 54%

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Chicken With Lime Butter

Recipe #299202 | 35 min | 15 min prep | add private note

By: GREG IN SAN DIEGO
Apr 17, 2008

This is a recipe for skinless chicken breasts with a tantalizing lime butter sauce. It's easy to prepare and, when properly garnished, will make an impressive dinner presentation.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3
    Add chicken.
  4. 4
    Cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes on each side.
  5. 5
    Reduce heat to low.
  6. 6
    Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until fork can be inserted into chicken easily.
  7. 7
    Remove chicken to serving platter. Keep warm.
  8. 8
    Drain oil from skillet.
  9. 9
    Add lime juice.
  10. 10
    Cook over low heat until juice begins to bubble, about 1 minute.
  11. 11
    Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until butter becomes opaque and forms a thickened sauce.
  12. 12
    Remove from heat.
  13. 13
    Stir in chives and dill.
  14. 14
    Spoon sauce over chicken.
  15. 15
    Serve immediately.
  16. 16
    Garnish with quartered lime slices and parsley.

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From: Lalaloob

On Jun 28, 2008

OK, so I play "hearts" , ran the table (that never happens) and need a break. It's the summer, it's the weeknd, grill, music, cards . . . must make this recipe. Sounds perfect. Let you know. When I need a fool-proof meal, I always turn to a you.

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  • From: Tom Collins

    On May 22, 2008

    I likely would have skipped over this recipe but in her search for low carb dishes, the wife picked this one... I used 'Can't Believe It's Not Butter Lite, as well as dried spices... What a tasty dish...Surprised the heck out of me... Will make again, often...

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