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Garlic Lime Chicken

March 14, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Garlic Lime Chicken RecipeLooking for a great way to cut calories, sodium, and still have a delicious meal?  Check out this recipe for Garlic Lime Chicken! 


Garlic Lime Chicken Recipe
Garlic Lime Chicken Recipe
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This Garlic Lime Chicken Recipe can be prepared in 20 minutes and feeds 6 people.
  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
6 servings
Servings
6 servings
Garlic Lime Chicken Recipe
Garlic Lime Chicken Recipe
Votes: 5
Rating: 2.8
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This Garlic Lime Chicken Recipe can be prepared in 20 minutes and feeds 6 people.
  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
6 servings
Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast cubed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 zest lime
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 jalapeno pepper sliced
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
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Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium high heat.
  3. Add chicken; allow to cook 3-5 minutes without turning.
  4. Sprinkle cumin over chicken and turn; allow to cook additional 2 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to medium low and add lime zest, garlic and jalapeno. Stir to distribute flavors.
  6. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat. Pour lime juice over chicken.
  7. . Remove chicken from skillet and place over bed of brown rice. Sprinkle cilantro on top.
Recipe Notes

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