Grilled Lime Chicken

Name: Grilled Lime Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1/2 cup lime juice; 1/3 cup olive oil; 4 green onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; lime wedges, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A wonderful citrusy marinade makes this grilled lime chicken tangy and tasty. A few hours before dinner, simply marinate the chicken for a fuss-free meal later on. —Lisa Dougherty, Vacaville, California

Ingredients

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup lime juice
1/3 cup olive oil
4 green onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
lime wedges, optional

Directions

Place chicken in a shallow dish. Combine the lime juice, oil, onions, garlic, 2 tablespoons dill and pepper; pour over chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2-4 hours.
Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium-hot heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer reads 165°. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon dill. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half: 127 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

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