Cilantro-Lime Chicken Cutlets
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Cilantro-Lime Chicken Cutlets

4 servings
Tonight, try our Cilantro-Lime Chicken Cutlets. They're mild in spice, but still full of flavor, thanks to the easy pan sauce.

Ingredients

  • chicken cutlets
    4
  • kosher salt
    ¾ tsp.
  • ground black pepper
    ½ tsp.
  • all-purpose flour
    ⅓ c
  • salted butter

    divided

    6 tbsp.
  • finely chopped yellow onion
    ½ c
  • garlic

    minced

    2 cloves
  • ground cumin
    ¼ tsp.
  • chicken broth
    ⅝ c
  • fresh grated lime zest plus 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh juice

    divided, from 1 large

    ¼ tsp.
  • minced fresh cilantro
    3 tbsp.

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge chicken lightly in flour, shaking off excess. Discard any remaining flour.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. If needed, brown the chicken in 2 batches. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Add 1 tablespoon butter to pan and add onion, garlic, and cumin. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until tender. Add chicken broth and lime juice and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently and scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Reduce heat to low and whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons butter until melted. Stir in lime zest and cilantro. Add chicken back to pan and cook 2 minutes until chicken is coated and warmed through.

    Step 5
Cilantro-Lime Chicken Cutlets
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Cilantro-Lime Chicken Cutlets

30 min4 servings

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About this Recipe

Looking for a flavorful, quick weeknight dinner that doesn't skimp on taste? These Cilantro-Lime Chicken Cutlets deliver tender chicken with a vibrant, zesty pan sauce in just 30 minutes.

What sets these Cilantro-Lime Chicken Cutlets apart is the ingenious yet incredibly easy pan sauce. By building flavor with sautéed onion, garlic, and cumin, then deglazing with chicken broth and finishing with fresh lime and cilantro, you create a complex, aromatic sauce that clings beautifully to the chicken. It’s a testament to how simple ingredients, handled thoughtfully, can create a truly memorable meal.

You'll be delighted by the incredible balance of flavors in this dish. Each bite offers fork-tender, juicy chicken, perfectly complemented by the bright tang of fresh lime and the herbaceous pop of minced cilantro. The pan sauce, while mild in spice, provides a rich, savory depth from the caramelized onion and fragrant garlic, along with a warm earthiness from the cumin. It all comes together to create a harmonious plate that feels both comforting and elegantly fresh, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying yet light meal.

This cilantro lime chicken recipe is wonderfully adaptable. You can easily swap the chicken cutlets for boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin, or even use chicken thighs for a richer flavor. If you're short on fresh lime, bottled lime juice can work in a pinch, though the fresh zest adds an irreplaceable aromatic punch. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes with the cumin for a gentle heat.

These Cilantro-Lime Chicken Cutlets are perfect for any occasion, from a busy weeknight to a relaxed weekend gathering. Serve them alongside fluffy white rice to soak up every drop of that delicious pan sauce, with roasted asparagus, or a fresh, crisp salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

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