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

PITA
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This is the best cilantro lime chicken recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and juicy.


Naeem Ullah
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks.


Edward Murillo Moreno
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat chicken. My kids love the tangy sauce.


Mary Donkor
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I loved this recipe. The lime and garlic really balance out the flavor.


Arben Halili
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Alexander Trahlev
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Rebecca Moyo
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Anju Thapa
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with chicken breasts, thighs, and even shrimp. It's always delicious.


arshan al tajwar
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some rotisserie chicken and it was delicious. The sauce is tangy and flavorful, and the chicken is moist and tender.


Rox Ishan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love serving this dish with roasted vegetables.


Julian Joslyn
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The chicken is juicy and tender, and the sauce is packed with flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Loriann Laing
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with rice and black beans and it was a great meal.


Rob Noulton
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This cilantro lime chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.