Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce

Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    2.2K

Experience the zesty delight of tender chicken breasts, lightly breaded and pan-fried to golden perfection, then drizzled with a luscious lime-butter sauce. The quick step of pounding the chicken ensures a delicate texture that perfectly complements the vibrant flavors.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    15 g
  • Cholesterol
    164 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    31 g
  • Saturated Fat
    14 g
  • Sodium
    335 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    30 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 10 mins Prepare the Chicken (10 minutes): Coat each chicken breast thoroughly with the beaten egg, then dredge in the dry bread crumbs, ensuring an even coating. Place the breaded chicken breasts on a wire rack to dry slightly, about 10 minutes. This helps the breading adhere better during cooking.

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Recipe View 13 mins Pan-Fry the Chicken (10-15 minutes): Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the breaded chicken breasts into the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).

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Recipe View 5 mins Create the Lime-Butter Sauce (5 minutes): Remove the cooked chicken to a platter and keep warm. Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Squeeze in the fresh lime juice and cook over low heat, allowing it to gently simmer for about a minute. Add the butter, stirring constantly until it is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and emulsified. Stir in the minced chives and dried dill weed.

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Recipe View 2 mins Serve (2 minutes): Spoon the vibrant lime-butter sauce generously over the cooked chicken breasts. Serve immediately and enjoy!

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or grated Parmesan cheese to the bread crumbs.
Fresh dill can be used in place of dried dill, if desired. Use about 1 teaspoon of fresh dill for optimal flavor.
Adjust the amount of lime juice to your preference for a tangier or milder sauce.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 731 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Cletus Schultz

    This recipe is a weeknight winner! Quick, easy, and the lime sauce is so bright and flavorful.

  • Merle Nitzsche

    I added a little garlic powder to the breadcrumbs, as suggested, and it was delicious!

  • Anissa Jacobi

    Pounding the chicken really makes a difference. It cooks so evenly and stays incredibly tender.

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