30-Minute Meals

A delightful lime chicken recipe with a little spicy kick. Serve this dish with rice and your favorite vegetable.

Ingredients
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons garlic powder, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
Step By Step Method
  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.
  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.