Lime & Thyme Chicken Fillets

By Najla Moussa • June 28, 2016

4 servings
30 min
Easy
Lime & Thyme Chicken Fillets

A delicious and healthy chicken recipe bursting with lemon flavour!


Ingredients

  • 3 fillet chicken breast fillet - صدور فيليه الدجاج
  • 1 whole lemon zest - قشر الليمون
  • 1/2 piece lemon juice - عصير ليمون
  • 1 bunch thyme - زعتر
  • 1 pinch black pepper - فلفل أسود
  • 1 pinch sea salt - ملح البحر
  • 2 piece garlic cloves (minced) - فصوص ثوم
  • 1 cup chicken broth/stock - مرقة دجاج
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil - زيت زيتون

Step by step

  1. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of your chicken breasts.
  2. In a deep pot, pour the olive oil and the minced garlic cloves. Don't let the garlic burn.
  3. Add the lime zest and juice and chopped thyme. A minute later, add chicken stock and chicken breast pieces and bring to a boil.
  4. Once boiled, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, ladeling the sauce onto the breast. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve!

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