🍋 Heavenly Cilantro Lime Chicken in Creamy Garlic Sauce 🧄🌿🔥
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: ~510
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
Boneless chicken breasts or thighs 🍗
Olive oil
Garlic powder
Cumin
Paprika
Salt & pepper 🧂
Lime juice 🍋
Fresh cilantro 🌿
For the Creamy Garlic Lime Sauce:
Butter 🧈
Fresh garlic 🧄
Chicken broth
Heavy cream 🥛
Lime juice & zest 🍋
Fresh chopped cilantro 🌿
Salt & pepper
To Serve:
Lime wedges 🍋
Extra cilantro 🌿
Rice, couscous, or roasted veggies (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions:
Season chicken with garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Sear until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Stir in broth, lime juice, and cream, simmering until slightly thickened. Add cilantro and return the chicken to the sauce, spooning it over to coat. Garnish with lime wedges and more cilantro. Serve hot with your favorite side.
💡 Notes & Variations:
Use Greek yogurt instead of cream for a lighter version.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat 🌶️.
Try this sauce over shrimp or tofu, too!