Summer Grilling Recipe- Lime Chicken

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index while brown sugar is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Trim the chicken breasts to ensure they are the same thickness.

Pound the thicker side of the chicken breast with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer until even.

Prick the chicken to allow the marinade to penetrate.

Place the chicken in a large Ziploc bag.

Prepare the marinade by mixing lime juice, honey, and cilantro in a mason jar or bowl.

Shake or whisk the marinade until well combined.

Pour the marinade over the chicken in the bag and seal it.

Knead the bag to ensure the marinade coats the chicken evenly.

Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 8 to 10 hours to avoid mushiness.

Preheat the grill and oil it to prevent sticking.

Grill the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side.

Remove the chicken from the grill and serve topped with red onions, tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, finishing with a sprinkle of black pepper.

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