Herbed Lime Barbecued Chicken
A fresh and flavorful twist on the backyard barbecue. Serve it with rice or potatoes.
Herbed Lime Barbecued Chicken
So simple but so scrumptious.
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Ingredients
- 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
Sauce Ingredients
- 6-ounce can of tomato paste
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (may also use honey)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, or ½ teaspoon dried
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped garlic, or ½ teaspoon dried
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients. Mix well and set aside ¾ cup of the sauce to serve with the cooked chicken.
- Rinse and pat the chicken breasts dry. Add chicken to the bowl, stirring to coat well. Cover and marinate for at least two hours or overnight stirring every few hours. Drain the chicken and discard any remaining marinade.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat for 20 minutes. Flip and grill for another 20 minutes until no pink remains.
- Heat the remaining sauce in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until bubbly. Serve with the chicken for dipping.
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