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lime chicken

Juicy grilled chicken breasts infused with lime and herbs, served with a flavorful pineapple salsa.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup grilled pineapple diced
  • 1 cup grilled sweet corn kernels removed from cob
  • 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno
  • 0.33 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 0.33 cup diced shallots
  • 1 tablespoon additional lime juice
  • 0.01 pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your grill to 400F degrees.
  2. If your chicken breasts are thick, butterfly them and add to a Ziploc bag. Gently pound to about ΒΌ inch thickness.
  3. Add olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic slices, salt, and pepper to the bag. Massage to coat.
  4. Marinate the chicken for 20-25 minutes while preparing the pineapple salsa.
  5. Dice the grilled pineapple and add to a bowl. Mix in the corn, jalapeno, red bell pepper, and shallots. Add lime juice and salt, then mix well.
  6. Place a sheet of foil on the grill. Place the chicken on the foil to prevent sticking and grill for about 3 minutes per side.
  7. Remove chicken from grill and serve topped with pineapple salsa and optional garnishes.
  8. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

For an extra touch, garnish with fresh cilantro or sliced scallions.