HERBED LIME CHICKEN

Herbed Lime Chicken image

When we have friends over during the summer, I usually serve this grilled chicken. It's tender, moist and bursting with the tangy taste of lime. I'm often asked for the recipe.-Kay Alliman, Biggsville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 bottle (16 ounces) fat-free Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup lime juice
1 lime, halved and sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound)

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Remove 1/2 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8-10 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 minutes. Turn chicken; baste with the reserved marinade. Grill 5-7 minutes longer or until juices run clear, basting occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 718mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges