Best 8 Quick Garlic Lime Chicken Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy recipe that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than our flavorful garlic lime chicken! This dish is packed with zesty lime and savory garlic, creating a vibrant and mouthwatering experience. The juicy chicken is cooked to perfection, while the tangy sauce adds a delightful brightness. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this recipe is sure to impress with its simplicity and delicious results. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate quick garlic lime chicken!

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GARLIC LIME CHICKEN



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"I love garlic, and this golden-brown chicken with its fragrant spices and citrus tang is an excellent way to showcase its popular flavor," writes Dorothy Smith of El Dorado, Arkansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried coriander
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
8 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, vinegar, garlic and seasonings; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Discard marinade. In a skillet, brown chicken on all sides in oil. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 170° and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts :

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

QUICK GARLIC-LIME CHICKEN



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After tending the farm and growing our own produce, I don't have much time left for cooking. I've found this simple chicken dish ideal for hectic days. -Doris Carnahan, Lincoln, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the first 5 ingredients; add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. , Drain; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 7-8 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARLIC-LIME CHICKEN WITH OLIVES



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray
3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves* (See Cook's Note)
1 cup diced onion
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup pitted and sliced Greek olives, such as kalamata

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Coat a large roasting pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, onion, garlic, lime juice, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Transfer chicken to prepared pan and pour over any remaining marinade. Arrange olives over and around chicken in pan. Roast 30 to 35 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Serve 1/3 of the chicken tonight and reserve remaining chicken in the refrigerator for other meals.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calorie, Fat 6 grams, Cholesterol 197 milligrams, Sodium 694 milligrams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 80 grams, Sugar 5 grams

GARLIC LIME CHICKEN BREASTS



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An easy Garlic Lime Chicken Breasts recipe. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but may require additional sitting time.

Provided by Bella Jarrett

Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Garlic     Poultry     Broil     Marinate     Roast     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Winter     Gourmet     New York

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
4 chicken breast halves with skin and bones (about 2 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl whisk together lime juice, oil, and garlic and season generously with salt and pepper. Add chicken, turning to coat. Marinate chicken, covered and chilled, turning once or twice, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade, and arrange, skin sides up, without crowding, in a shallow baking pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper and roast in upper third of oven until just cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Change oven setting to broil and broil chicken about 2 inches from heat until skin is crisp, about 2 minutes.

GARLIC LIME ROASTED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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Easy but tasty oven-baked drumsticks sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. An overnight marinade makes this chicken practically fall off the bone. If you don't have time to make this ahead, you could make it in 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Provided by Lizeth Gonzalez-Stewart

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup olive oil
1 large lime, juiced, or more to taste
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
10 skinless chicken drumsticks

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, parsley, and pepper in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Add chicken drumsticks; turn to coat evenly. Seal bag, squeezing out all the air.
  • Let chicken marinate in the refrigerator, at least 2 hours and preferably overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Let chicken come to room temperature, about 25 minutes. Arrange on the baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until browned, about 25 minutes. Flip chicken and baste with juices; continue cooking until browned on the second side, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Cover chicken with aluminum foil. Let stand before serving, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 81.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

GARLIC LIME CHICKEN



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This is a little different from the other Garlic Lime Chicken recipes @ the 'Zaar. It is moist and flavorful and easy to make. Prep time includes marinating time.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup soy sauce, i use low sodium
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all marinade ingredients.
  • Place chicken in recloseable plastic bag.
  • Pour marinade over chicken.
  • Close bag.
  • Toss and coat chicken well with marinade.
  • Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Drain and discard marinade.
  • Grill, broil or saute.

GARLIC LIME CHICKEN



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From Leanne Ely's book, Saving Dinner (Fall). Serve with garlic mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, or baked sweet potatoes. The seasonings are relatively mild. You could probably safely add any seasoning left over after sprinkling breasts to the pan without it being too spicy.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • On a plate, mix together first seven ingredients (through thyme). Sprinkle mixture on both sides of chicken breasts.
  • In a skillet heat butter and olive oil together over medium-high heat. Saute chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes on each side) and done through.
  • Remove chicken and add lime juice and chicken broth to the pan, whisking up the browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Keep cooking until sauce has reduced slightly. Add chicken back to the pan to thoroughly cover and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.7, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 85.7, Sodium 330.7, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 25.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh garlic and lime: Fresh ingredients always yield the best flavor, so be sure to use fresh garlic and lime juice for this recipe.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best when it is cooked through but still moist and tender. Overcooking will make it dry and tough.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: This garlic lime chicken can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, quinoa, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.

Conclusion:

The Garlic Lime Chicken recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and spices, then grilled or baked until cooked through. The result is a juicy, tender chicken with a bright, citrusy flavor. Serve with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.

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