Grilled chicken chili and lime

Ingredients

2 c. tsp (10 mL) lime zest, grated
¼ t. (50 mL) lime juice
¼ t. (50 mL) olive oil or vegetable oil
2 c. tablespoons (30 mL) chopped fresh coriander
½ c. tsp (2 mL) sugar
½ c. tsp (2 mL) salt
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (1 ¼ lb/625 g)

Preparation

To prepare the marinade, combine all ingredients except chicken in a glass dish or shallow plastic bag or in a resealable plastic food.
Place each chicken breast, smooth side down, between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Gently soften with the flat side of a meat mallet or rolling pin until they are about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick.
Add Boneless chicken to marinade; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal the bag. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, but not more than 24 hours.
Light the barbecue charcoal or gas. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Close the grill lid and grill chicken over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when cut in the center to place thickest (170 ° F/76 ° C).

Comment

Preparation: 20 min
Cooking time: 50 min
Makes: 4 servings


* The secret of this juicy and flavorful chicken is in the marinade with lime and chili.
* If you don't like the taste of coriander marinade, use chopped fresh parsley.
For best results: To use the remaining marinade as a sauce, boil 1 minute to kill bacteria that may have been transferred by the chicken.