Ginger-Lime Chicken

By á-21610

5 Points Plus
Can use peanut oil instead of hot oil if prefer less heat

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tsp lime zest, finely minced
• 2 Tbsp ginger root, finely minced or grated
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp chili oil, or other hot oil
• 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
• 1 pound uncooked boneless skinless breasts, four 4 oz. pieces
• 2 Tbsp uncooked scallions, finely minced

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 27mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large non-reactive bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, ginger, garlic, honey, oil and 2 tablespoons cilantro; mix well. Remove and reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade. Add chicken to bowl, tossing to make sure each piece is coated; refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.

Preheat broiler to high. Remove chicken from marinade and place in a baking dish; discard marinade. Broil chicken, 4 to 6 minutes; flip and brush chicken with reserved marinade. Return chicken to oven and broil until chicken is cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes more.

To serve, sprinkle chicken with scallions, remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and any sauce accumulated in baking dish. Yields 1 chicken breast and about 1/3 cup sauce per serving.