Lime-Sauced Chicken Recipe

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Lime-sauced chicken is a wonderfully tangy and moist chicken recipe that is perfect for a summertime meal. The lime juice and zest give the chicken a beautiful flavor, while the yogurt and mayonnaise keep it moist and delicious. This chicken recipe can be made in the oven or on the grill, and can be served with rice, potatoes, or a salad.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins
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 ½ x Of a medium Lime
 ¾ c Apple juice or cider
 2 ts Cornstarch
 ½ ts Dry instant Chicken Bouillon


1

4 med (12 oz total) boned skinless Chicken Breast HalvesSpray a large skillet with Pam.

2

Preheat skillet over medium heat.

3

Addchicken.

4

Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or till tender and nolonger pink, turning to brown evenly.

5

Remove from skillet; keep warm.

6

Meanwhile, remove strips of peel from lime, using a vegetable peeler.

7

Cutpeel into thin strips; set aside.

8

Squeeze 1 Tblspn juice from lime.

9

Combine lime juice, apple juice, cornstarch, and bouillon granules;carefully add to skillet.

10

Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.

11

Cook andstir 2 minutes more.

12

To serve, cut each chicken breast half into 1 diagonal pieces.

13

Spoon somesauce over each serving.

14

Garnish with reserved lime peel.

15

Pass remainingsauce.

16

Per serving: 170 calories, 26 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates, 3 g fat, 72 mgcholesterol, 111 mg sodium, 277 mg potassium.

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Ingredients

 ½ x Of a medium Lime
 ¾ c Apple juice or cider
 2 ts Cornstarch
 ½ ts Dry instant Chicken Bouillon

Directions

1

4 med (12 oz total) boned skinless Chicken Breast HalvesSpray a large skillet with Pam.

2

Preheat skillet over medium heat.

3

Addchicken.

4

Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or till tender and nolonger pink, turning to brown evenly.

5

Remove from skillet; keep warm.

6

Meanwhile, remove strips of peel from lime, using a vegetable peeler.

7

Cutpeel into thin strips; set aside.

8

Squeeze 1 Tblspn juice from lime.

9

Combine lime juice, apple juice, cornstarch, and bouillon granules;carefully add to skillet.

10

Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.

11

Cook andstir 2 minutes more.

12

To serve, cut each chicken breast half into 1 diagonal pieces.

13

Spoon somesauce over each serving.

14

Garnish with reserved lime peel.

15

Pass remainingsauce.

16

Per serving: 170 calories, 26 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates, 3 g fat, 72 mgcholesterol, 111 mg sodium, 277 mg potassium.

Lime-Sauced Chicken Recipe

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