Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.96 out of 5 stars
(64)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 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
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Preparation
Step 1
Use fist (or rolling pin!) to pound fat end of chicken breast to about 1.7 cm / 2/3" thickness (not required for thigh).
Step 2
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)
Step 3
Remove chicken, discard Marinade. Cook using one method below.
Step 4
To Cook (cooked internal temp 165F/75C)
Step 5
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!).
Step 6
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!).
Step 7
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.
Step 8
Rest and Serve:
Step 9
Transfer chicken to a serving plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 3 minutes.
Step 10
Garnish with extra coriander/cilantro, lime wedges and chilli if desired, then serve!
Step 11
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