Garlic Lime Chicken
(from mamaknozbest’s recipe box)
Really great dish!
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 t. salt
- 1/4 t. pepper
- 1/4 t. cayenne pepper
- 1/4 t. paprika
- 1 t. garlic powder
- 1/2 t. onion powder
- 1/2 t. thyme
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 T. butter
- 2 T. olive oil
- 4 T. lime juice
- 1/2 c. chicken broth
Directions
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On a dinner plate, mix together first seven ingredients. Sprinkle mixture on both sides of chicken breasts.
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In a skillet heat butter and olive oil together over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown about 5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken until golden brown about 5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken and add lime juice and chicken broth to the pan, whisking up the browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Keep cooking until sauce is reduced slightly. Add chicken back to the pan to thoroughly coat and serve.
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Serving suggestion: Garlic mashed potatoes (make mashed potatoes and add garlic powder to taste), steamed broccoli or baked sweet potatoes.