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Grilled Chicken with Lime Marinade

Grilled Chicken with Lime Marinade -- A Pinch of Joy A simple lime marinade makes this a quick and versatile grilled chicken recipe that consistently delivers.  To save time, you can double or triple this marinade recipe and keep it in a tightly closed jar in the refrigerator.  Use it for quick lunches or dinners throughout the week.  Do NOT reuse marinade, however.  Once it has had meat in it, discard it.  Do not use it again.   The lime and seasoning flavors go with just about anything else you want to serve, Try grilled garden vegetables, light and leafy salads, a coleslaw, or more substantial sides, such as brown rice, or a potato or pasta salad.

Grilled Chicken with Lime Marinade
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
25 mins
 
Quick and easy marinade to lift grilled chicken out of the ordinary!
Author: A Pinch of Joy by Charlene Vance
Recipe type: Marinade
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
Marinade
  • 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ c. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 T. lime juice
  • 2 t. organic lime zest
  • 2 T. fresh oregano, rinsed and crushed with fingers to release oils
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, rinsed and crushed with fingers to release oils
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 8-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
  1. Add marinade ingredients to large bowl and whisk to combine.
  2. Put chicken breasts in a 1-gallon sealable freezer bag then pour marinade mixture over top. Seal and turn to coat breasts thoroughly.
  3. Place bag on plate or shallow bowl and set in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours. Turn the bag a couple times to evenly coat chicken with marinade.
  4. Remove chicken from refrigerator and discard marinade.
  5. Grill breasts over medium heat for about six minutes on each side, for 10 – 12 minutes total. Remove from heat and let set 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add 1 to 3 hours to preparation time for marinating the chicken breasts
Nutrition Information
Calories: 434 | Carbohydrates: 2 grams | Protein: 69 grams |
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