Garlic Lime Chicken

Last Updated on April 30, 2025

Try out this garlic lime chicken! This low carb Whole 30 friendly chicken is a winner. It is a recipe that you will want to make again and again.

It’s amazing how simple this Garlic Lime Chicken recipe is.  Seriously, you wouldn’t think a couple of spices and chicken on the grill could be so tasty.

I swear I put this on the table, walked away for a minute, and most of it was gone! I felt like I was having flashbacks to the time I made Cilantro Lime Chicken.

Thankfully it takes only 15 minutes to make, so I was able to make more before I went hungry.

This recipe is super versatile.  You can use leftovers in a quick stir-fry, chicken salad sandwiches and in a lettuce wrap.   The possibilities are endless.

What you’ll need for this Recipe:

• garlic powder
• dried thyme leaves
• dried parsley
• coconut oil
• boneless skinless, chicken breasts
• Lime juice

How to Make This Garlic Lime Chicken Recipe:

In a small bowl, mix together the spices with a spoon until well combined.

Sprinkle the mixture equally over both sides of the chicken and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt the coconut oil and then add the chicken breasts.

Sauté chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side. Add in the lemon juice and cook for 3 to 4 minutes and serve immediately.

If you like this Garlic Lime Chicken recipe, you’ll love:

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Garlic Lime Chicken

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: garlic lime chicken

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 292 kcal

Author: Kelly Bejelly

This garlic lime chicken is an easy chicken recipe that everyone will love

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Ingredients

• 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 Teaspoon dried parsley
• 3 Tablespoons coconut oil
• 4 boneless skinless, chicken breasts
• 2 Tablespoon Lime juice

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix together the spices with a spoon until well combined.
2. Sprinkle the mixture equally over both sides of the chicken and set aside.
3. In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt the coconut oil and then add the
4. chicken breasts.
5. Sauté chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side. Add in the
6. lemon juice and cook for 3 to 4 minutes and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Garlic Lime Chicken

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 292 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 10g63%

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 102mg34%

Sodium 90mg4%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Protein 37g74%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.