Grilled Chile Lime Chicken

mkeithley

Got this from the Betty Crocker website, thought it sounded yummy, better than a chicken breast marinated in the regular italian dressing. What's better is it sounds easy and the ingredients aren't "out there".

Grilled Chile-Lime Chicken
Fresh-tasting and flavorful, this chicken is a party in your mouth!

Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:50 min
Makes:4 servings

2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb)


1. To make marinade, in shallow glass or plastic dish, or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients except chicken.
2. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick. Add chicken to marinade; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 24 hours.
3. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Cover and grill chicken over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 175 (Calories from Fat 65 ); Total Fat 7 g (Saturated Fat 2 g); Cholesterol 75 mg; Sodium 140 mg; Total Carbohydrate 0g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 27 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 4 % Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat; 1 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

mkeithley

Got this from the Betty Crocker website, thought it sounded yummy, better than a chicken breast marinated in the regular italian dressing. What's better is it sounds easy and the ingredients aren't "out there".

Grilled Chile-Lime Chicken
Fresh-tasting and flavorful, this chicken is a party in your mouth!

Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:50 min
Makes:4 servings

2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb)


1. To make marinade, in shallow glass or plastic dish, or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients except chicken.
2. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick. Add chicken to marinade; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 24 hours.
3. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Cover and grill chicken over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 175 (Calories from Fat 65 ); Total Fat 7 g (Saturated Fat 2 g); Cholesterol 75 mg; Sodium 140 mg; Total Carbohydrate 0g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 27 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 4 % Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat; 1 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

ErinRNinMaine

I just had a salad like this from Applebee's tonight for dinner and YUM!! This kind of chicken served on a bed of baby spinach, roasted red peppers, red onions, and mushrooms with a tangy dressing. It had a few more calories (250) but 6 grams of fiber and only 6 grams of fat. It was on the Weight Watcher menu. Very filling and very good!

beep

Girl, you said the right words "chilis, cilantro and lime!" I'm making it! Thanks.

mkeithley

Girl I know you have chilis and cilantro around for your bean salad :laugh: :bigsmile:

jsmalla

Recipe sounds great! Thanks! Erin, I get the same salad at Applebees. Wonderful!