Citrus Chicken

Whether a quickie dinner or a recipe to be doubled or tripled according to the number of guests, you can’t go wrong with this dish of chicken and mushrooms whose extra tang of lime juice makes the whole meal unique.

Citrus Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

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Servings

2 Servings

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Ingredients

• 3-4 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
• ½ cup sliced water chestnuts
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

• In a small skillet, saute mushrooms in 1 to 2 tablespoons evoo until just soft. Add water chestnuts and remove from heat and set aside.
• In small bowl, combine lime juice and remaining 1 tablespoon evoo. Dip each chicken part in mixture, covering completely. 
• On foil-lined baking pan, arrange chicken in single layer; sprinkle with salt and pepper. 
• Arrange oven rack at least 6-inches from heat and set temperature to broil. Broil chicken about 15 minutes; turn and pour remaining lime-oil mixture over chicken.
• Broil about 15 minutes more, until fork can be inserted into chicken with ease. 
• Pour mushroom mixture over chicken and return to oven for about 2 minutes, until mushrooms are hot.