Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken
  1. Use fist (or rolling pin!) to pound fat end of chicken breast to about 1.7 cm / ⅔" thickness (not required for thigh).

  2. Place chicken and Marinade in a ziplock bag, massage to distribute marinade evenly. Place on a plate or bowl and refrigerate for 24 hours (min 12 hrs, max 48 hrs - Note 3)

  3. Remove chicken, discard Marinade. Cook using one method below.

  4. STOVE: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken for 3 minutes on each side or until caramelised and golden brown (see video!).

  5. BBQ: Brush grills with oil and heat to medium high (or medium if your BBQ is strong). Cook chicken for 3 minutes on each side until caramelised (see video!).

  6. OVEN: Preheat oven to 425F/220C. Bake 15 minutes, then flick broiler/grill on high and grill for 3 minutes to caramelise surface & finish cooking.

  7. Transfer chicken to a serving plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 3 minutes.

  8. Garnish with extra coriander/cilantro, lime wedges and chilli if desired, then serve!

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌾Gluten-free🥩Carnivore...

Category🍗Chicken

Cuisine🇲🇽Mexican

Occasions🍗Barbecue📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m

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