Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken

Gluten Free
Health score
7%
Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken
25 min.
4
219kcal

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Looking for a quick, delicious, and gluten-free meal that's sure to impress? Look no further than this Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken recipe! Ready in just 25 minutes, this flavor-packed dish serves 4 and is perfect for a tantalizing lunch, dinner, or even a main course. Each serving comes in at a reasonable 219 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

This recipe stars juicy chicken breasts, seasoned to perfection with a spicy, aromatic blend of black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and parsley. The magic really happens when you sear the chicken in butter and olive oil, achieving a golden brown crust that's both crispy and tender. But it's the zesty lime juice and fragrant garlic powder that elevate this dish to new heights, creating a mouth-watering sauce that clings to every bite.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a culinary novice, this Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken recipe is a must-try. Its bold flavors and simple ingredients make it a versatile and crowd-pleasing choice that's bound to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation. So why wait? Fire up your frying pan and get ready to savor the spicy, garlicky goodness that is Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon parsley dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme dried
  • teaspoons garlic powder 
  • tablespoons juice of lime 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.1 teaspoon onion powder 
  • 0.1 teaspoon paprika 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories219kcal
Protein45.11%
Fat50.6%
Carbs4.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.5
Glycemic Load
0.08
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
12.006521836571%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.25mg
Hesperetin
1.01mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.28mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:219.02kcal
10.95%
Fat:12.16g
18.71%
Saturated Fat:4.74g
29.6%
Carbohydrates:2.32g
0.77%
Net Carbohydrates:2.02g
0.73%
Sugar:0.26g
0.29%
Cholesterol:87.37mg
29.12%
Sodium:613.53mg
26.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.4g
48.79%
Vitamin B3:11.84mg
59.2%
Selenium:36.63µg
52.34%
Vitamin B6:0.88mg
44.06%
Phosphorus:247.88mg
24.79%
Vitamin B5:1.65mg
16.47%
Potassium:457.86mg
13.08%
Magnesium:32.33mg
8.08%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.16%
Vitamin E:0.98mg
6.52%
Vitamin A:300.43IU
6.01%
Vitamin C:4.9mg
5.94%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.56%
Zinc:0.73mg
4.87%
Vitamin K:4.41µg
4.2%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.96%
Iron:0.65mg
3.63%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.03%
Copper:0.05mg
2.27%
Folate:6.97µg
1.74%
Calcium:12.77mg
1.28%
Fiber:0.3g
1.21%
Source:Allrecipes