Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken
Creamy cilantro lime chicken features tender pan-seared chicken in a light lime and herb sauce with a touch of cream. This quick, weeknight-friendly dish delivers fresh, balanced flavor in about 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup flour
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1-1/4 lbs)
- Vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes)
- 4 scallions chopped
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream, light cream, or half-and-half
- 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 lime slices for garnish (optional)
For the seasoning blend:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Make the seasoning blend. In a small bowl, combine the salt, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, cayenne, and a few grinds of black pepper. Set aside 1/2 teaspoon for the sauce and mix the remainder with the flour in a shallow dish.
- If needed, remove the tenderloins from the chicken breasts. Place each breast between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Dredge in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess.
- Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until lightly browned, about 2-1/2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Check the internal temperature and transfer the chicken to a plate at 155°F. Cover loosely with foil and set aside to rest.
- Add the chicken broth to the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the sugar, lime juice, reserved seasoning blend, and scallions. Cook for about 1 minute, just until the scallions begin to soften.
- Reduce the heat slightly and whisk in the cream. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan, turning to coat in the sauce. Simmer briefly until heated through.
- Plate the chicken, spoon the sauce over the top, and garnish with lime slices if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 264 | Total Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 322mg | Carbohydrates: 8g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Protein: 32g