Aunt Eileen'S Lemon-Lime Chicken Recipe

Name: Aunt Eileen'S Lemon-Lime Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 small chicken breasts, boned or 3 large cut in half; 3 medium garlic cloves, crushed; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. packed brown sugar; 3 Tbsp. grainy mustard (i.e., Country Dijon); 1/4 c. cider vinegar; juice of 1 lime; juice of 1/2 large lemon; 6 Tbsp. olive oil; pepper to taste

Servings: persons

6 small chicken breasts, boned or 3 large cut in half
3 medium garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp. grainy mustard (i.e., Country Dijon)
1/4 c. cider vinegar
juice of 1 lime
juice of 1/2 large lemon
6 Tbsp. olive oil
pepper to taste

1
Place chicken breasts in a shallow bowl.
2
Mix garlic, salt, sugar, mustard, vinegar, lime and lemon juices, blending well. Whisk in olive oil; add pepper.
3
Pour mixture over chicken.
4
Cover and refrigerate, preferably overnight, at least a few hours. Remove from refrigerator an hour before cooking to come to room temperature.
5
Grill for 4 minute per side or until done.
6
(Do not overcook as this will toughen chicken.)
7
These may also be cooked under the broiler for same amount of time.
8
Easily doubled.

561

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 small chicken breasts, boned or 3 large cut in half, 3 medium garlic cloves, crushed, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 c. packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Aunt Eileen'S Lemon-Lime Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aunt Eileen'S Lemon-Lime Chicken

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