Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

Thin, breaded chicken breasts topped with a flavorful lime-butter sauce. Pounding the breasts doesn't take long and the resulting tender chicken is worth it.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce

Ingredients

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness

1 egg

beaten

⅔ cup dry bread crumbs

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 lime

juiced

6 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon minced fresh chives

½ teaspoon dried dill weed

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Coat chicken breasts with egg and dip in bread crumbs. Place on a wire rack and allow to dry for about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken into the skillet and fry for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove to a platter and keep warm.

Step 3

Drain grease from the skillet and squeeze in lime juice. Cook over low heat until it boils. Add butter and stir until melted. Season with chives and dill. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 454.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 30.7g 61%

Carbohydrates: 15.3g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 1.5g

Fat: 30g 46%

Saturated Fat: 13.5g 68%

Cholesterol: 164.2mg 55%

Vitamin A Iu: 637.9IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 18.9mg 146%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 5.1mg 9%

Folate: 30.5mcg 8%

Calcium: 65.4mg 7%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 35.8mg 13%

Potassium: 297.2mg 8%

Sodium: 335.1mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 269.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.