Best 7 Chicken Breasts With Lime Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our succulent Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious lime sauce, creating a harmonious blend of tangy citrus and savory richness. Accompany this main course with a vibrant medley of side dishes, including a refreshing Cucumber Salad, a zesty Corn and Avocado Salsa, and a comforting Steamed Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon. Prepare to embark on a sensory adventure with this comprehensive recipe guide, where each dish is crafted with passion and precision.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED SESAME LIME CHICKEN BREASTS



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Brining chicken breasts in a soy sauce and fish sauce marinade flecked with lime adds flavor and helps retain moisture while they are on the grill. Chicken breasts do particularly well when pounded into an even thickness and cooked quickly over a hot fire, which chars the exterior but keeps them juicy inside. But if you or anyone in your clan would prefer dark meat to white, this recipe will also work with boneless, skinless thighs, though you might have to add a minute or so to the cooking time. Or use a combination of breasts and thighs. Serve these with a cucumber salad and grilled eggplant in the heart of summer.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, barbecues, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Asian-style fish sauce
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and grated
3 garlic cloves, grated
2 limes, as needed
2 tablespoons peanut oil, more for grill
Sesame oil, as needed
Coarsely chopped cilantro, for garnish
Thinly sliced red or green chilies, seeded, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a mallet or rolling pin, pound each to an even thickness of 1/2 inch. Do not make them any thinner or they could dry out.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, ginger and garlic. Grate in zest of 1 lime and squeeze in its juice. Whisk in peanut oil. Place chicken breasts in bowl and turn breasts well to evenly coat with mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Remove chicken from fridge while you heat the grill.
  • Light the grill, building a hot fire, or heat your gas grill to high. Once grill is fully heated, brush breasts lightly with peanut oil and place chicken on the grill. Cook until undersides are browned and chicken is about halfway cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip breasts and grill until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter. Drizzle with sesame oil; garnish with lime juice and cilantro, and chiles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 323, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 755 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

GARLIC LIME CHICKEN BREASTS



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This came from my friend Liz's recipe box. Few ingredients but great flavor, chicken always turns out moist. She makes extra to have leftovers for Mexican Lime Chicken Soup.

Provided by Kitchen Witch Steph

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
4 chicken breast halves, rinsed and patted dry (2 lbs. total, with or without skin)
lime wedge

Steps:

  • Whisk together lime juice, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add chicken, turning to coat. Marinate chicken, covered and refrigerated, turning once or twice, for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
  • Put a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
  • Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade) and arrange skin side up, without crowding, in a shallow baking dish.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Roast until just cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • If chicken has a skin, turn oven to broil. Broil chicken about 2 inches from the heat until skin is crisp, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve with lime wedges.

SPICY GARLIC LIME CHICKEN



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

Provided by C. PEREZ

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and parsley. Sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of chicken breasts.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons garlic powder and lime juice. Cook 5 minutes more, stirring frequently to coat evenly with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 83.7 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 554.7 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SIMPLE SALSA CHICKEN



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My husband and I prefer our food a little spicier than our children, so I created this salsa chicken recipe just for the two of us. It's now a regular menu item at our house. -Jan Cooper, Troy, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup salsa
2 tablespoons taco sauce
1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Lime wedges and sliced avocado

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt. Combine salsa and taco sauce; drizzle over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. If desired, serve with lime wedges and sliced avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN IN LIME BUTTER



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"A few ordinary, on-hand ingredients make this moist and tender chicken something really extraordinary! The flavor added by the rich, buttery sauce with a splash of lime juice is unmatched. It's been a hands-down winner at our house for 20 some years," says Denise Segura of Draper, Utah.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon minced chives

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170°; drain. Remove and keep warm. , Add butter and lime juice to the skillet; cook and stir until butter is melted. Stir in dill and chives. Drizzle over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GRILLED SOY-LIME CHICKEN BREASTS



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These grilled chicken breasts are marinated in a soy-lime sauce and served over a crispy bed of lettuce and herbs for a summer lunch or dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, (about 2 limes)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 head Boston lettuce, washed, leaves separated
1 fresh mint
1 fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, and oil in a bowl. Place chicken breasts on a work surface between two layers of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Using the smooth side of a meat pounder, pound the chicken breasts until all the pieces are an even 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or glass baking dish. Pour marinade into bag or over chicken in dish. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Shred or slice chicken, and serve with lettuce leaves and herbs on the side. See the top left tin image for reference.

CHICKEN BREASTS IN GINGER LIME SAUCE



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Another great recipe given to me by my friend John from his caribbean cookbook. This is a simple chicken to make and is very moist and tender. Enjoy ;)

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Caribbean

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 chicken breasts
salt and pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons rum
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 dash Frank's red hot sauce

Steps:

  • Beat the chicken meat with a mallet to tenderise. Barbecue the chicken until tender.
  • To make lime juice sauce: Combine the brown sugar, lime juice, rum, ginger, garlic and Hot Sauce in a saucepan, heating without boiling until sugar fully dissolves, then bring sauce to a boil;.
  • serve on top of chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 97.4, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 18, Protein 30.4

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh lime juice and zest. If you don't have fresh limes, you can use bottled lime juice, but be sure to add a little extra zest to compensate for the lack of flavor.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the onion and garlic by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely so that they blend well with the other ingredients.
  • If you want a spicier sauce, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. You can also use a hotter variety of pepper, such as a jalapeño pepper.
  • If you don't have chicken breasts, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and refreshing. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal that everyone will love.

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