Grilled Chicken Adobo

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 1/2 c chopped onion
• 1/3 c lime juice
• 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1/4 lb each)
• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine onion, lime juice and garlic in a food processor. Process until union is finely minced. Transfer to resealable food storage bag. Add cumin, oregano, thyme and red pepper; knead bag until blended.

Place chicken in bag; press out air and seal. Turn to coat chicken with marinade.

Refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 4 hours, turning occasionally.

Spray grill with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare grill for direct cooking. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.

Place chicken on grid. Grill 5 to 7 minutes on each side over medium heat or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Transfer to clean serving platter and garnish with cilantro, if desired.

From Diabetic Living Magazine, August 2014