Poultry: Garlic-Lime Chicken

By JoFClark

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• Lime Cilantro Rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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.
2. 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, stirring frequently to coat evenly with sauce.

Lime Cilantro Rice
Bring the water to a boil; stir the butter and rice into the water. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
Stir the lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro into the cooked rice just before serving.