CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN

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This is from Diabetic Cooking. I haven't made it but it sounds like it would be good chicken meat for fajitas?

Provided by BeansnRice

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1/4 pound each)
2 small onions
1 large lime
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 -2 small jalapeno, seeded and sliced
1 piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 -2 teaspoon sugar substitute (Splenda)

Steps:

  • Cut each chicken breast into 8 pieces.
  • Cut each onion into 8 wedges.
  • Remove three strips of peel from the lime with vegetable peeler and cut into very fine shreds.
  • Juice lime and set aside 2 tablespoons of juice.
  • Preheat a wok or large skillet and add oil to pan.
  • Once oil is heated (about 30 seconds) add chicken, jalapeno and gingerroot.
  • Stir-fry over medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink (about 3-5 minutes).
  • Reduce heat and add onions.
  • Stir-fry about 5 more minutes.
  • Add lime peel, reserved juice and chopped cilantro; stir-fry about 1 minute.
  • Add soy sauce and sugar, mixing well until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 378.3, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 28.2

Tlotlang Monaisa
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I've made this chicken several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfect.


Ss Dd
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This chicken is delicious! I love the combination of cilantro and lime. It's perfect for a summer cookout.


Eriesel Irabaruta
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This is the best chicken recipe I've ever tried! The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the cilantro and lime give it a really unique flavor.


Another NPC
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I've made this chicken several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfect.


PK Tiger
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This chicken is so flavorful and juicy. I love the combination of cilantro and lime.


Linda Marcus
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I love the zesty flavor of this chicken. It's perfect for a summer cookout.


Press Sogolani
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This chicken is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Swizzy Int'l
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I love that I can just throw it in the oven and forget about it until it's done.


Mark Schueller
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I still really enjoyed this recipe. The lime and garlic flavors were really strong and the chicken was very tender.


Hadiza Adamu
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This chicken is so versatile. I've served it with rice, beans, pasta, and even salad. It's always a hit.


hi lol
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I love the bright, refreshing flavors of this chicken. It's perfect for a summer cookout.


Mahdi Hussainy
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful.


Huxley Davies
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This chicken is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can throw it in the oven and forget about it until it's done.


Brenda Rivera
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I still really enjoyed this recipe. The lime and garlic flavors were really strong and the chicken was very tender.


Zoe Beavis
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Delicious! I made this chicken for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavor.


Md Mehdi
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This is the best chicken recipe I've ever tried! The cilantro and lime give it a unique flavor that I love. I'll definitely be making this again.


Palesa Lerato
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I made this chicken last night and it was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the chicken was so moist. My husband and I both loved it.


Nakabuye Serah
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Anime Gal
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfect. I've made it several times for friends and family, and they all rave about it.


Nambozo Erinah
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This chicken is bursting with flavor! The cilantro and lime give it a bright, refreshing taste, and the chicken is so tender and juicy. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with the whole family.


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