Pepper Lime Chicken Recipe

Name: Pepper Lime Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 teaspoon lime zest, finely shredded; 1/3 cup lime juice; 3 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon basil, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsly ground; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; salsa (optional); lime wedge (optional)

Servings: persons

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon lime zest, finely shredded
1/3 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsly ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
salsa (optional)
lime wedge (optional)

1
Place chicken breast halves in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade, stir together lime peel, lime juice, oil, thyme (or basil), pepper, salt, and garlic. Pour over chicken seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
2
Preheat broiler. Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Place chicken on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat about 6 minutes or until light brown.
3
Turn chicken and brush lightly with reserved marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Broil for 6 to 8 minutes more or until chicken is no longer pink (170'F). If desired serve with salsa and lime wedges.

428

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 1 teaspoon lime zest, finely shredded, 1/3 cup lime juice, 3 tablespoons cooking oil, and more.

Yes, Pepper 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.

Pepper Lime Chicken

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