Recipe

Lime Chicken With Cilantro Cream Sauce And Roasted Zucchini Recipe

	Sandysunshine / All my dishes 10 months, 1 week ago My answer to the "chef for a day" #2. The zucchini pairs well with the cilantro and lime. FYI: The pasta tossed with oil and tomatoes is just a suggested side dish. Prep:120m Cook:25m Servings:2	Sandysunshi
	chicken garlic cilantro lime

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Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 large zucchini halved then quartered

3 garlic cloves minced

1/2 c. cilantro chopped

1 small bunch of green onions thinly sliced

3 tbsp butter

1/2 lb linguine

1/4 c. white wine

1/4 c. + 2 tbsp lime juice

1/4 c. chicken or vegetable broth

1/2 c. heavy cream

1/4 c. parmesan

A handful of cherry tomatoes quartered

Olive oil

Salt and pepper (about 1/8 tsp each)

1/8 tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp cumin

Directions

Marinade the chicken with 1/4 c. lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper for 1-2 hours, turning the chicken several times.

Preheat oven to 425°.

Cook pasta according to directions.

Sauté chicken with 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat, turning occasionally, until chicken is done and lightly browned-about 20 minutes.

Place zucchini on a cookie sheet and use a pastry brush to coast zucchini with 1 tbsp olive oil.

Place zucchini on middle rack in the oven.

Turn zucchini every 5 minutes until done about 15-20 minutes (should be nicely browned).

In a medium sauce pan melt the butter over medium heat.

Add cilantro and garlic and simmer 1 minute.

Stir in wine, broth, and remaining lime juice.

Process mixture in a blender until smooth.

Return mixture to saucepan, and stir in cream and green onions.

Heat until mixture boils, remove from heat.

Once pasta is done and drained, add tomatoes, cheese, and about 2 tbsp olive oil and toss to coat.

To plate:

Place 4 pieces of zucchini in a row.

Place chicken on top of zucchini and top with cilantro cream sauce.

Pasta on the side.

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Comments

keni 10 months, 1 week ago said:
Sounds great, sunny! :) I bet this was a great presentation!

chefmeow 10 months, 1 week ago said:
Sounds amazing. Love cilantro and this sounds like a great recipe. You have my 5.

pkllady 10 months, 1 week ago said:
Beautiful twist on Chef for a Day #2!

lafluers 10 months, 1 week ago said:
This sounds sooo wonderful!

lilliancooks 9 months, 4 weeks ago said:
This sounds great! I love the fact that the chicken is marinated in the lime juice with the spices! No wonder Allrecipes published this!!! Now you have to get a great pic!

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