Baked Garlic Lime Chicken Breasts Recipes

20-MINUTE BAKED LIME CILANTRO CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425F (use convection if you have it) and line a baking sheet with foil (optional but highly recommended, see Notes below)) for easier cleanup.
• Place the chicken on the baking sheet, and pound to an even thickness. I use an empty wine bottle, but a meat pounder or tenderizing tool, a rolling pin, or a heavy frying pan all work. The chicken doesn't need to be pounded 'thin', but it needs to be of pounded to a uniform thickness so it all cooks through at the same time.
• Evenly drizzle the chicken with olive oil and generously season with salt and pepper; set aside.
• To a small bowl, add the remaining ingredients (except the lime juice and cilantro), stir to combine, and evenly spoon the dry rub over the chicken on both sides. I add a bit more to the side that's facing up than the side that's on the bottom in contact with the baking sheet.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165F) and done.
• Evenly drizzle the chicken with fresh lime juice and evenly garnish with fresh cilantro. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into it (cover with foil if desired to keep it warmer). Resting the chicken really helps lock in the juices and moisture so don't skip this step.

BAKED GARLIC-LIME CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Combine lime juice, oil, and garlic in a large zip-lock style plastic bag. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper and add to the bag; seal carefully. Marinate chicken at least 2 hours at room temperature and up to 24 hours in refrigerator, turning several times. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade) and arrange skin side up in a shallow baking pan. Do not crowd. Roast in upper third of oven until just cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Increase oven temperature to broil. Set chicken about 2 inches from heat until skin is crisp, about 2 minutes.

GARLIC LIME CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Whisk together lime juice, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Add chicken, turning to coat. Marinate chicken, covered and refrigerated, turning once or twice, for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
• Put a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
• Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade) and arrange skin side up, without crowding, in a shallow baking dish.
• Season with salt and pepper. Roast until just cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
• If chicken has a skin, turn oven to broil. Broil chicken about 2 inches from the heat until skin is crisp, about 2 minutes.
• Serve with lime wedges.

SPICY GARLIC LIME CHICKEN

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.

GARLIC LIME CHICKEN BREASTS

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 CHICKEN

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.