Zesty Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken

Name: Zesty Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600-750 g chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs; 1 lime lime zest; 4 tbsp lime juice; 2 clove garlic; 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp fish sauce

This lime marinated grilled chicken is bright, savory, lightly sweet, and beautifully caramelized. A long soak in lime, garlic, cilantro, brown sugar, and fish sauce keeps the chicken juicy whether you cook it on the grill, stovetop, or in the oven.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time10 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs
600 g
lime zest
1 lime
lime juice
4 tbsp
garlic
2 clove
finely chopped cilantro
2 tbsp
brown sugar
3 tbsp
black pepper
0.3 tsp
olive oil
1 tbsp
fish sauce
1 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

If using chicken breasts, place them between sheets of plastic wrap or parchment and pound the thicker end until the pieces are about 1.7 cm / 2/3 inch thick. Chicken thighs do not need pounding.

Combine the lime zest, lime juice, garlic, brown sugar, pepper, olive oil, cilantro, and fish sauce in a bowl or zip-top bag. Add the chicken and turn or massage to coat evenly.

Seal the bag or cover the bowl, set it on a plate to catch any leaks, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours and ideally 24 hours. Do not marinate longer than 48 hours, as the lime juice can soften the texture too much.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the used marinade. Let the chicken stand at room temperature for 10 minutes while you heat your cooking surface.

For stovetop cooking, heat a lightly oiled large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes per side, or until browned, caramelized, and cooked through.