Ingredients

  • 3 skinless chicken breasts, halved, about 2 pounds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (use Kosher salt if possible, it's best for cooking)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

Method

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chicken.
  • Cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until fork can be inserted into chicken easily.
  • Remove chicken to serving platter. Keep warm.
  • Drain oil from skillet.
  • Add lime juice.
  • Cook over low heat until juice begins to bubble, about 1 minute.
  • Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until butter becomes opaque and forms a thickened sauce.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in chives and dill.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Garnish with quartered lime slices and parsley.