Ginger-Lime Chicken
3
Points®
Total time: 27 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 12 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Spice and citrus unite in this Caribbean-influenced recipe. Turn down the heat with peanut oil instead of hot oil if you prefer.
Ingredients
Low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup(s)
Fresh lime juice
3 tbsp(s)
Lime zest
2 tsp(s)
Ginger root
2 tbsp(s)
Garlic
2 clove(s), large
Honey
1 tbsp(s)
Chili oil
1 tbsp(s)
Cilantro
¼ cup(s)
Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast
1 pound(s)
Uncooked scallions
2 tbsp(s)
Instructions
1
In a large non-reactive bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, ginger, garlic, honey, oil and 2 tablespoons cilantro; mix well. Remove and reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade. Add chicken to bowl, tossing to make sure each piece is coated; refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
2
Preheat broiler to high. Remove chicken from marinade and place in a baking dish; discard marinade. Broil chicken, 4 to 6 minutes; flip and brush chicken with reserved marinade. Return chicken to oven and broil until chicken is cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes more.
3
To serve, sprinkle chicken with scallions, remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and any sauce accumulated in baking dish. Yields 1 chicken breast and about 1/3 cup sauce per serving.
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