Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken
Marinades/Brines
Ingredients
CHICKEN MARINADE
600-750g / 1.2 - 1.5 lb chicken breasts (4 pieces) or boneless thigh (Note 1)
Zest of 1 lime (zest before juicing)
4 tbsp lime juice (1 - 2 limes)
2 garlic cloves , minced
3 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro/coriander (optional)
1 tbsp fish sauce (OR 2 tbsp soy sauce) (Note 2)
1 - 2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
Use fist (or rolling pin!) to pound fat end of chicken breast to about 1.7 cm / 2/3" thickness (not required for thigh).
Place chicken and Marinade in a ziplock bag, massage to distribute marinade evenly. Place on a plate or bowl and refrigerate for 24 hours (min 12 hrs, max 48 hrs - Note 3)
Remove chicken, discard Marinade. Cook using one method below.
STOVE: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken for 3 minutes on each side or until caramelised and golden brown (see video!).
BBQ: Brush grills with oil and heat to medium high (or medium if your BBQ is strong). Cook chicken for 3 minutes on each side until caramelised (see video!).
OVEN: Preheat oven to 425F/220C. Bake 15 minutes, then flick broiler/grill on high and grill for 3 minutes to caramelise surface & finish cooking.
REST AND SERVE:
Transfer chicken to a serving plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 3 minutes.
Garnish with extra coriander/cilantro, lime wedges and chilli if desired, then serve!
Nutrition
Serving: 164g Calories: 274cal (14%) Carbohydrates: 10g (3%) Protein: 32g (64%) Fat: 10g (15%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Cholesterol: 96mg (32%) Sodium: 412mg (18%) Potassium: 584mg (17%) Sugar: 9g (10%) Vitamin A: 45IU (1%) Vitamin C: 6.8mg (8%) Calcium: 18mg (2%) Iron: 0.6mg (3%)