Grilled Honey Lime Chicken
Grilled Honey Lime Chicken
Submitted By: Heather D.
Adapted From: Family Circus (Sept, 2013)
Ingredients:
4 (Apx 1 ½ lbs) Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts -OR- 2 lbs Bone in Chicken Pieces of choice
Marinade:
Juice of 2 Limes
Zest of 2 Limes
2 Cloves Fresh Garlic - minced
3 Tbs Honey
3 Tbs Grape Seed Oil - can substitute extra virgin olive oil if desired
½ tsp Kosher Salt - or to taste
¼ tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper - or to taste
¼ tsp Sweet Hungarian Paprika - or to taste
Preparation:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients until well integrated
- Transfer chicken parts to a large zip-tip bag and add marinade
- Gently massage marinade into chicken until well coated
- Squeeze out as much air as possible and seal bag - Transfer to refrigerator and allow to marinade for a minimum 2 hours (over night for better results)
- Preheat grill to medium-high
- Place chicken directly on grill and cook until golden and slightly charred (juices should run clear and internal temp should be 165ºF) - Cooking time will vary depending on size, weight, and type of chicken pieces used
- Serve hot with grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, rice, or pasta
