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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (160g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1 medium limes, rind of 1 medium lemons, rind of
Calories 307
Calories from Fat 182		(59%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 20.3g	31%
	Saturated Fat 5.8g	28%
	Monounsaturated Fat 7.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
	Trans Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 80mg		26%
Sodium 92mg		3%
Potassium 285mg		8%
Total Carbohydrate 6.1g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 0.5g	1%
	Sugars 0.3g
Protein 24.4g		48%
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Chicken Breasts Deglazed With Lime

Recipe #220069 | 20 min | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: BarbryT
Apr 1, 2007

Tart, savory, yummy. Chicken breast filets should be removed and saved for another use. Since there is a wide range of preference for tartness, I recommend starting with half the lime and lemon juices, then tasting, then adding more to taste. As written, this is quite tart...but then I like it that way.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1-1 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast
3 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium lime, rind of, finely grated
1 medium lemon, rind of, finely grated
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1
Combine flour, oregano and 1/2 t salt in a flat dish.
2
Heat oil and butter in 10-inch skillet over medium high.
3
Flour both sides of each piece of chicken breast; shake off excess. Add to skillet and saute, without moving the pieces around, for about 2 minutes. Turn with tongs; saute another 2-3 minutes. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
4
Move skillet off the heat. Add water and citrus rinds and juices. (Be careful, it steams wildly). Return skillet to heat and deglaze, scraping up all the chicken and crust bits.
5
Reduce for 30 seconds or until syrupy. Add cilantro or parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken breasts.

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From: LARavenscroft

On Mar 31, 2009

Made for Aus/NZ Recipe Swap #26. This was really good. I did reduce the zest by about a half. The only thing that concerned me was the short cooking time for the chicken. I browned it nicely and then put it back in the sauce and simmered it for another 10-15 minutes. None the less, this was good and I will make it again.

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From: GaylaV

On Mar 30, 2009

You really have to love citrus to enjoy this recipe (which I do). I thought it had a lovely lime flavour but my husband did not love it. The chicken was nice and juicy with a light and somewhat crispy coating. I did cut the citrus in half but next time I will make sure to decrease the rind a bit more. I wished there was a bit more sauce as what there was immediately soaked into the chicken. I used chicken tenders which may have influenced the intensity of the citrus. For we citrus lovers this is a great dish. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Made for 2009 Spring PAC.

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From: Red Herring

On May 24, 2008

Great recipe! I love the distinct citrus flavor. It is very refreshing but not too overpowering. I'm not sure what the previous reviewer did wrong, but how can you make this "to a T" but not pay attention to the directions? I followed this to the letter and it came out great.

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From: TeresaS

On May 23, 2008

I made this to a T. But DH and I both thought that it had way too much citrus taste. OK, we really didn't pay attentions to the directions. We should have used less citrus to start with. But we didn't, so it was bordering on being over powering. I did cook it on my cast iron skillet. Don't know if that had anything to do with it looking on the dark side. I did enjoy preparing this. Thanks for posting.

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