Citrus Chicken with Herbs and Lime
Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts in a bright citrus sauce with fresh herbs, served with creamy black beans and a squeeze of lime. A quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 45g
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 whole lime
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 15 oz can black beans
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 whole red chili
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Season the 2 chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and rest.
- 3
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, the juice of 1 lime, and the 0.5 cup orange juice. Scrape up any browned bits and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the chopped cilantro and sliced red chili. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- 5
In a small pot, warm the black beans with the sour cream and juice of the remaining lime over medium heat, stirring until hot and creamy, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Serve the chicken with the creamy beans and extra lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- small pot
- knife
- cutting board
- citrus juicer
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