Lime Chicken With Grilled Pineapple |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Minutes |
Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The fresh taste of lime is a nice change from , the usual lemon in a lot of recipes. Ingredients:
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts |
1 teaspoon salt, divided |
1 teaspoon pepper, divided |
1 cup fresh lime juice, divided |
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, minced, and divided |
1/2 cup pineapple juice |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 cup tequila (optional) |
1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut horizontally in half |
1 orange, sliced (1/4 inch thick) |
2 tablespoons honey |
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind |
Directions:
1. Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, and flatten to a 1/4 inch thickness, using a meat mallet. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
2. Whisk together remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 3/4 cup lime juice, 1 minced jalapeño pepper, pineapple juice, garlic, and tequila (if using), in a medium bowl.
3. Place chicken and lime mixture in a shallow bowl or large zip-top freezer bag. Cover or seal, and chill 2 hours. Drain chicken, discard marinade.
4. Grill, covered with lid, over medium-high heat (350°F-400°F), 4 minutes on each side, or until done. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
5. Grill pineapple and orange slices 5 minutes on each side, watching to prevent burning; coarsely chop pineapple, and place in a medium bowl. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup lime juice, remaining 1 minced jalapeño, honey, and lime rind. Serve with chicken and grilled orange slices.
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