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1. Pat the chicken dry and season all over with salt, black pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika, pressing the spices gently onto the surface.
4 piece boneless skinless chicken breast,
1.5 tsp salt,
0.8 tsp black pepper,
1.5 tsp chili powder,
1 tsp ground cumin,
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
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2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken in a single layer and sear until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, adjusting heat as needed.
2 tbsp olive oil
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3. Transfer the seared chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm, leaving the browned bits in the skillet.
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4. Reduce the heat to medium, add butter to the same skillet, then add minced garlic and cook, stirring, just until fragrant and lightly golden.
1 tbsp unsalted butter,
4 clove garlic
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5. Pour in chicken broth and lime juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, then stir in lime zest and red pepper flakes and simmer briefly to reduce slightly.
0.8 cup chicken broth,
0.2 cup lime juice,
1 tsp lime zest,
0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
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6. Stir in heavy cream and honey, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until the sauce thickens enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon.
1 cup heavy cream,
1 tsp honey
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7. Lower the heat, whisk Greek yogurt into the sauce until smooth, taste, and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
0.2 cup Greek yogurt
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8. Return the chicken and any collected juices to the skillet, spoon the chili-lime cream sauce over the pieces, and simmer on low until the chicken is warmed through and infused with the sauce.
4 piece boneless skinless chicken breast
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9. Add baby spinach to the skillet around the chicken and gently fold it into the warm sauce until just wilted.
6 cup baby spinach
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10. Warm the cooked white rice if needed, then spoon it into serving bowls and top with the creamy chili-lime chicken, spinach, and extra sauce.
3 cup cooked white rice
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11. Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the chicken and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing at the table.
0.2 cup fresh cilantro,
4 piece lime wedges
