LIME CHICKEN PICANTE

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Quick, easy, spicy chicken

Provided by NEONWILLIE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup chunky salsa
¼ cup Dijon-style prepared mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 lime, sliced into segments

Steps:

  • In a shallow nonporous dish or bowl combine the salsa, mustard and lime juice. Mix well. Add chicken, cover dish and refrigerate. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and add to skillet. Saute, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Meanwhile, boil remaining marinade in a saucepan for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add boiled marinade to chicken, and saute another 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and marinade is starting to glaze. Remove chicken to serving platter; raise heat to high and boil marinade for 1 minute. Spoon marinade over chicken and top each breast with 1 tablespoon yogurt and 1 lime wedge. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 464 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Nakito Taatu
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend using a different cut of chicken, such as thighs, or cooking it for a shorter amount of time.


Raziq Mughal
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked well, and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Ramesh Nepal
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Great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Nihal
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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 flavorful and tangy. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nickolaus Brown
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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 it was a great meal. I will definitely be making this again.


My account
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This lime chicken picante recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and zesty. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a complete meal. I'll definitely be making this again.