Friday, April 9, 2021

Ginger-Lime Chicken

 Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp. lime juice
  • 2 tsp. lime zest
  • 2 tbsp. ginger root, finely minced or grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 1 tbsp. chili oil or other hot oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped and divided
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp. scallions, finely minced
Makes 4 Servings (1 chicken breast & 1/3 cup sauce per serving)

  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.
  2. 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.
  3. To serve, sprinkle chicken with scallions, remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and any sauce accumulated in baking dish. 
WW POINTS VALUE: 5 pts. 

Note: This recipe appears on www.weightwatchers.com. This is  a new succulent take on grilled or broiled chicken. Citrus and spices are used in this Caribbean recipe. The combination of ginger, lime and garlic make this chicken heavenly delicious. You can use this marinade on chicken, pork, turkey, fish and vegetables. You can serve grilled vegetables or pineapple with this chicken for a filling and flavorful meal. 

Photo of Ginger-lime chicken by WW

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