Key Lime Chicken
April 14, 2008 – 9:57 pm
Fell like going to the tropics and eating something figure-friendly? Try this delicious key-lime chicken. It’s low-fat, low carb and high flavor!
Tangy key lime infuses this tropical dish that is best enjoyed with mixed greens salad and a fresh white wine. Use a regular lime if you can’t find key limes
Ingredients:( for 2)
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 Roma tomato, chopped
3 Tbls olive oil
1/2 cup chopped green onions
the juice of 2 Key limes or one regular lime
salt & pepper to taste
Salt and pepper the chicken breasts, set aside till they reach room temperature.
In a large sauté pan, heat the oil till almost smoky. Add the chicken breasts and sear on each side till almost cooked (about 2 minutes per side). Add the green onions and the lime juice. Turn the heat off ,cover and let cook for 30 seconds,. The chicken should be golden brown but moist. Add the tomatoes. Stir to coat the chicken well and serve immediately.