MOJITO CHICKEN

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A great and tasty summer recipe that combines the tastes of a Mojito and grilled chicken. This comes from the WeightWatchers "Sizzle It' book.

Provided by hpitler

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6 breasts, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons lime zest
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 chicken breasts, skinned and boneless
1 lime, cut in wedges
6 mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Combine lime zest, lime juice, orange juice, honey, garlic, cumin, chopped mint, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Transfer one half of mixture into a covered container and refrigerate.
  • Transfer the remaining the remainder of the mixture into a gallon size Zip Lock bag and add the chicken.
  • Squeeze out the air from bag and seal.
  • Let chicken marinade for at least 2 hours, or over night.
  • Preheat grill.
  • Remove the chicken from the bag and discard excess marinade.
  • Place chicken on grill and cook for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • While chicken is cooking, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to boil.
  • Transfer cooked chicken to a platter and spoon hot marinade on top.
  • Garnish with lime wedges and a sprig of mint and serve.

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