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Garlic Lime Chicken
A flavorful and juicy chicken dish infused with garlic and lime, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts 6 oz. each
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp dried parsley
- ⅛ tsp smoked paprika
- ⅛ tsp onion powder
- ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Pound the chicken to an even thickness.
- Mix spices and season chicken on both sides.
- Sauté chicken in butter and oil until golden, about 6 minutes per side.
- Add garlic, broth, and lime juice; cook for 5 minutes, coating chicken with juices.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lime.