Easy Chicken Breasts with Lime Butter

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Simple and tasty chicken breasts–you just saute them, then pour over this simple lime butter with fresh herbs.
Ready in: 22 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon minced chives

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 12 mins

1. Pour oil into a large skillet and set over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then place in oil and cook for about 12 minutes, flipping midway through cooking time. Chicken is done when no longer pink inside. Drain on paper towels.
2. Stir butter and lime juice together in the skillet. When butter melts, add dill and chives.
3. Serve chicken with sauce spooned over each helping.