Lime Cilantro Sauteed Chicken Breast Recipes

ROASTED LIME AND CILANTRO CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Put the chicken in a large plastic sealable food storage bag or covered container. Combine the vegetable oil, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and zest, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture into the bag or container and turn to coat the chicken thoroughly; cover the container or seal the bag. Refrigerate for about 2 to 4 hours to marinate , turning from time to time.
• Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C/ Gas 5). Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan or rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray .
• Arrange the chicken, skin-side up, in the baking pan.
• Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until chicken registers at least 165 F/73.9 C on an instant-read thermometer, the minimum safe temperature for chicken and other poultry products.
• Serve and enjoy! Tips and Variations

LIME CILANTRO SAUTEED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• 1. Over medium heat place Chicken Breast un-thawed or thawed in frying pan to which you fave added a pat of butter and a teaspoon of olive oil. When first side has cooked somewhat, flip to other side. Continue flipping every 3 or 4 minutes. Cook 7 to 10 minutes.
• 2. When breast appears 2/3 to 3/4 done add 1/4 stick butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the Lime Juice and Cilantro, to the pan. (Garlic is Optional)
• 3. I test that they are cooked through by slicing a little and checking.
• 4. Plate the Chicken Breasts and spoon on some of the sauce. Serve with rice, potatoes or your choice. Again -- This works very well for Shrimp, Fish, Breaded Clam sticks or other Sea Food. Margarita Anyone?
• 5. Hint: I sometimes prepare the sauce separately by heating in the microwave. You'll need some salt to bring out the lime juice and cilantro. I add some sauce to pan and reserve some for plating. It's What's for Supper? Really.

JUICY GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH CILANTRO AND LIME

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, cilantro, parsley, lime juice, garlic salt, and Cajun seasoning in a large bowl. Add chicken breasts and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Grill chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. Baste chicken with marinade as it cooks. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).