Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken by @manningherkitchen

40 min
Medium

4 servings

🍗

4

Chicken Breasts

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

🌶️

0.25 tsp

Black Pepper

🫒

15 ml

Olive Oil

🍲

240 ml

Chicken Broth

🍋

1

Lime Juice

🧅

80 g

Onion

🧄

3 g

Garlic

🌿

12 g

Cilantro

🌶️

1 g

Red Pepper Flakes

🥛

60 ml

Heavy Cream

🧈

28 g

Butter

🧀

Cheese

🍋

1

Lime Wedges

🍚

Brown Rice

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/17

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Step 2/17

    Pound the 4 chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet. Season both sides with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.

    skinless boneless chicken breast
    salt
    freshly ground black pepper
    🔨meat mallet
    🪵cutting board
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/17

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the seasoned chicken for 6 to 7 minutes total, turning once with tongs.

    olive oil
    skinless boneless chicken breast
    🍳ovenproof skillet
    🥢tongs
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/17

    Transfer the browned chicken to a plate. Keep the skillet and its browned drippings for the sauce.

    skinless boneless chicken breast
    🍳ovenproof skillet
    🥢tongs
    🍽️plate

  5. Step 5/17

    Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds.

    onion
    garlic
    🍳ovenproof skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥣measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/17

    Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and the juice of 1 lime. Add 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, scraping the browned bits from the skillet.

    chicken broth
    lime
    fresh cilantro
    red pepper flakes
    🍳ovenproof skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🍋citrus juicer
    🥣measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  7. Step 7/17

    Bring the sauce to a boil. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, until it reduces to approximately 1/4 cup.

    🍳ovenproof skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/17

    Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream. Add 2 tablespoons butter and stir until fully melted and incorporated.

    heavy cream
    butter
    🍳ovenproof skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥣measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  9. Step 9/17

    Return the chicken to the creamy sauce and turn each piece to coat. Place the ovenproof skillet in the preheated oven.

    skinless boneless chicken breast
    🍳ovenproof skillet
    🥢tongs

  10. Step 10/17

    Bake uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Spoon the cilantro lime sauce over the chicken before serving.

    skinless boneless chicken breast
    🍳ovenproof skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/17

    Continue to boil gently, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until the liquid is reduced to around 1/4 cup.

  12. Step 12/17

    Turn heat to medium-low, then add the cream and butter.

  13. Step 13/17

    Stir until butter has melted and is well incorporated.

  14. Step 14/17

    Add chicken back to the sauce, flipping it to coat it in sauce.

  15. Step 15/17

    Add cheese to the top of the chicken if desired.

  16. Step 16/17

    Place the whole skillet in the preheated oven and bake uncovered until the chicken is completely cooked through, about 5-10 minutes.

  17. Step 17/17

    Serve chicken with sauce spooned on top.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Seasoning, Oil, Broth, Vegetables, Dairy

Ingredients

Chicken breasts, Salt, Black pepper, Olive oil, Chicken broth, Lime juice, Onion, Garlic, Cilantro, Red pepper flakes, Heavy cream, Butter, Cheese, Lime wedges, Brown rice

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Low carbohydrate, Gluten-free, Ketogenic, High protein

Calories

430 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 52g, Total fat: 23g, Saturated fat: 10g, Carbohydrates: 5g, Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 510mg, Potassium: 590mg, Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 1.3mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 8mg, Vitamin A: 310IU, Vitamin B6: 0.9mg, Vitamin B12: 0.5mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

17 steps

Equipments

Utensils

ovenproof skillet, meat mallet, cutting board, chef's knife, plate, tongs, wooden spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons, citrus juicer

Appliances

oven, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Dinner, Weeknight meal, Family meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@manningherkitchen

Origin

Cuisine

American, Mexican-inspired

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Tender, Juicy, Silky

Flavors

Citrusy, Herbaceous, Savory, Rich, Mildly spicy, Tangy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 1 hour if the ambient temperature exceeds 90°F (32°C)), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool promptly,Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 40°F (4°C),Reheat chicken to 165°F (74°C)), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze sauce and chicken together,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)