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Caribbean Lime Chicken
Photo: Lily Banse

Caribbean Lime Chicken

12 ingredients 8 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

455
Calories
36g
Protein
18g
Fat
40g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Chives 1 tbsp (3g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons lime juice, divided
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 pounds skin-on chicken parts
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 large onions (about 9 to 11 ounces each), cut into narrow wedges
  • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • lime and orange wedges, fresh chives (optional)

Directions

1

Mix 3 tablespoons lime juice, garlic, salt, thyme, pepper flakes and black pepper in dish.

2

Add chicken and mix well. Heat oil until hot in large skillet.

3

Place chicken in skillet in single layer and cook over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes.

4

Turn chicken over and brown other side, about 5 minutes.

5

Add onion to pan and cook, stirring often, about 8 minutes or until chicken and onions are cooked through.

6

Add tomatoes and curry powder to pan.

7

Cook 2 minutes. Stir in remaining lime juice.

8

Serve with rice. Garnish with citrus wedges and fresh chives, if desired.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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