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Pepper-Lime Chicken
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 10 mins Marinate: 30 mins Broil: 12 mins
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Pepper-Lime Chicken
Ingredients
  • 6
    skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1
    teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
  • 1/3
    cup lime juice
  • 3
    tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1
    teaspoon dried thyme or basil, crushed
  • 1/2
    teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/4
    teaspoon salt
  • 2
    cloves garlic, minced
  • Bottled salsa (optional)
  • Lime wedges (optional)
Directions

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, pepper, salt, and garlic. Pour over chicken; seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

2. 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 degrees F). If desired, serve with salsa and lime wedges. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts (Pepper-Lime Chicken)
  • Servings Per Recipe 6,
  • Calories 240,
  • Protein (gm) 35,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 2,
  • Fat, total (gm) 9,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 88,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 2,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 3,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 3,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 97,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 5,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 13,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,
  • Folate (µg) 4,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0,
  • Sodium (mg) 180,
  • Potassium (mg) 314,
  • Calcium (DV %) 81,
  • Iron (DV %) 1,
  • Very Lean Meat () 5,
  • Fat () 2,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (2)
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littlebluecelic wrote:

This was so delicious and easy to make! My husband isn't crazy about citrus, so he thought it was "ok" but I absolutely love garlic and lime together and thought this made a very flavorful marinade. Next time, I will sprinkle some fresh, chopped cilantro on top...I love lime and cilantro together too! Definitely a keeper and can't wait to make it again!

7/9/2011 08:13:42 PM Report Abuse
eileen221 wrote:

I made this last night for my family. They LOVED it..each and every one of them. My tween daughter, teen son and hubby. That's not a easy task at my house!! I served this with fresh made salsa and guacamole..a perfect dinner all around!

7/27/2010 07:23:28 AM Report Abuse
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