This easy chicken recipe makes it from pan to table in relatively short order. It's a tasty combination of boneless chicken breasts dredged in seasoned flour and pan fried until golden, and a light, creamy pan sauce flavored with fresh cilantro, lime juice and a handful of chopped scallions. Serve with white or brown rice and a simple green vegetable like sautéed spinach or steamed broccoli for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Chicken with Cilantro-Lime Cream Sauce
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
This recipe for boneless chicken breasts is flavored with a spicy seasoning blend and topped with a light, creamy sauce made with fresh lime juice, cilantro and cream.
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Pin ItIngredients
- 4 boneless chicken breast halves (1 to 1–1/4 lbs)
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1–1/2 tablespoons spicy seasoning blend (see below)
- Vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1–1/2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 4 thin lime slices for garnish (optional)
Spicy seasoning blend:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- If your chicken breasts have tenderloins attached, remove them and reserve for another use. Place each breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound gently to a thickness of about 1/2-inch.
- In a shallow dish (a pie plate works well), combine the flour with 1-1/2 tablespoons of the seasoning blend. You should have about 1/2 teaspoon of the blend remaining – reserve this for finishing the sauce.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
- Film the bottom of a large, heavy skillet with vegetable oil and place over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, 2-1/2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Add the chicken broth and sugar to the pan and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the lime juice, green onions and remaining seasoning blend. Continue cooking for about 1 minute, just until the scallions soften slightly. Whisk in the cream until blended, then stir in the cilantro.
- Spoon the sauce over the chicken and garnish with lime slices if desired. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes:
You can substitute the seasoning blend ingredients listed here with your favorite store bought variety. Emeril's Original Essence is a good choice.
- Category: Main Dishes
- Cuisine: Mexican
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