Chicken and Garlic

Name: Chicken and Garlic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 5 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro; salt and pepper to taste

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This is a yummy easy recipe that my kids love. Chicken pieces are fried in oil, then dressed with lime juice and cilantro in a dish that goes best served over rice. For added spice, add a few chilies when the garlic goes in.

Recipe by Nini

Updated on July 14, 2022

8

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

5

Yield:

5 servings

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
5 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken pieces in the hot oil until browned on all sides. Add the garlic, and continue to cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle. Stir in the cilantro and lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Cook just until heated through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

224	Calories
12g	Fat
2g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 224
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 72mg	24%
Sodium 65mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 4mg	18%
Calcium 19mg	1%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 254mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.