Grilled soy lime chicken breasts are a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as part of a larger meal. The marinade, made with soy sauce, lime juice, and a blend of spices, infuses the chicken with a delicious tangy and savory flavor. Grilling the chicken over medium heat helps to create a nice char and lock in the juices, resulting in a tender and juicy chicken breast. Whether you serve it with rice, vegetables, or a salad, grilled soy lime chicken breasts are sure to be a hit.
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GRILLED LIME CHICKEN
A wonderful citrusy marinade makes this chicken tangy and tasty. A few hours before dinner, simply marinate the chicken for a fuss-free meal later on.-Lisa Dougherty, Vacaville, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pound with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow dish, combine the lime juice, oil, onions, garlic, 2 tablespoons dill and pepper; add chicken. Turn to coat; refrigerate, covered, 2-4 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer reaches 165 °. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED SOY-LIME CHICKEN BREASTS
These grilled chicken breasts are marinated in a soy-lime sauce and served over a crispy bed of lettuce and herbs for a summer lunch or dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, and oil in a bowl. Place chicken breasts on a work surface between two layers of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Using the smooth side of a meat pounder, pound the chicken breasts until all the pieces are an even 1/2-inch thickness.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or glass baking dish. Pour marinade into bag or over chicken in dish. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Shred or slice chicken, and serve with lettuce leaves and herbs on the side. See the top left tin image for reference.
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH GINGER AND SOY
Steps:
- Combine the 1 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, half of the lime juice, ginger, and garlic, and 1/4 cup cilantro in the bottom of each of 2 large freezer bags. Put 2 chicken breasts in each bag and get them coated with the marinade. Then set the bags on a work surface, force the air out and seal them. Allow chicken to marinade for 1 hour. You can also freeze the chicken right in the marinade at this point. To do so fold each bag over the chicken 3 times, tape them well, and date them. Put it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Place a large grill pan on 2 burners over medium-high heat, or preheat an outdoor gas or charcoal grill. Fold a few paper towels into a thick square. Blot some oil on the paper towels and then carefully and quickly wipe the ridges of the gill pan or the hot grates of the grill to make a non-stick surface.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Lay the chicken on the hot grill and cook 3 to 5 minutes on each side until charred and firm. Serve with the sesame noodles and cucumber pickles.
GRILLED SESAME LIME CHICKEN BREASTS
Brining chicken breasts in a soy sauce and fish sauce marinade flecked with lime adds flavor and helps retain moisture while they are on the grill. Chicken breasts do particularly well when pounded into an even thickness and cooked quickly over a hot fire, which chars the exterior but keeps them juicy inside. But if you or anyone in your clan would prefer dark meat to white, this recipe will also work with boneless, skinless thighs, though you might have to add a minute or so to the cooking time. Or use a combination of breasts and thighs. Serve these with a cucumber salad and grilled eggplant in the heart of summer.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, barbecues, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a mallet or rolling pin, pound each to an even thickness of 1/2 inch. Do not make them any thinner or they could dry out.
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, ginger and garlic. Grate in zest of 1 lime and squeeze in its juice. Whisk in peanut oil. Place chicken breasts in bowl and turn breasts well to evenly coat with mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Remove chicken from fridge while you heat the grill.
- Light the grill, building a hot fire, or heat your gas grill to high. Once grill is fully heated, brush breasts lightly with peanut oil and place chicken on the grill. Cook until undersides are browned and chicken is about halfway cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip breasts and grill until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
- Transfer chicken to a platter. Drizzle with sesame oil; garnish with lime juice and cilantro, and chiles if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 323, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 755 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TURMERIC AND LIME
The secret to these five-star chicken breasts is a simple, flavorful marinade of turmeric, rosemary, garlic, lime juice and olive oil. Most importantly, as with all white meat chicken, don't overcook it or you'll end up with well-seasoned shoe leather.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, poultry, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a grill or the broiler.
- Put the oil in a mixing bowl; and lime juice, chile powder, turmeric, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir to blend well and add the chicken pieces. Turn them in the marinade to coat well. Cover and set aside until ready to cook. If they are to be marinated for a long period, refrigerate them.
- Place chicken pieces on the grill or on the rack under the broiler. Cover the grill or close the door to the broiler. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes and turn the pieces. Continue cooking until done, about 2 to 3 minutes on the grill, possibly a little longer under the broiler.
- Remove the pieces and brush the tops with the melted butter.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 236, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 307 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HONEY-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN
You won't have to pack a lot of supplies to stir up the easy marinade shared by Dorothy Smith of El Dorado, Arkansas. It requires only three ingredients and gives fabulous lime flavor to tender chicken breasts.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a resealable plastic bag, combine the honey, soy sauce and lime juice; add chicken. Seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts :
GRILLED LIME CILANTRO CHICKEN WITH SWEET CHILI SAUCE
Perfectly grilled tender and juicy chicken marinated in a lime cilantro marinade with soy sauce and topped with sweet chili sauce. Marinate the chicken the night before or the morning-of and you'll be ready for dinner in no time. This recipe was made in a Panasonic CIO.
Provided by bd.weld
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Panasonic
Time 3h27m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag. Combine 1/4 cup cilantro, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, and garlic in a small bowl. Pour over chicken and seal the bag. Let marinate in the refrigerator, 3 hours to overnight.
- Preheat Panasonic® Countertop Induction Oven to Medium on the "Grill" setting.
- Place chicken on the grill pan. Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Brush chicken with sweet chili sauce. Garnish with 1 teaspoon cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 44.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 702.3 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
LIME GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
This recipe came about after months of experimenting, my husband (who usually dislikes boneless, skinless chicken) finally declared it "the one." Delicious and savory chicken breast marinated with garlic, lime and cilantro, grilled to perfection, and served over rice or salad. Healthy with a south-of-the-border flair.
Provided by brandymk
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except chicken in plastic bag.
- Add chicken, marinate in refrigerator 4-8 hours.
- Grill or broil approximately 6 minutes per side (or until juices run clear), turning and basting with marinade least twice.
- Slice and serve over rice or salad.
- Optional: Reserve approximately 1/4c of marinade before adding chicken, and use as salad dressing.
- Side note: We love this over a green salad with avocadoes, tomatoes, grated monterrey jack cheese, and fried corn tortilla strips.
HONEY LIME MARINADE FOR GRILLED CHICKEN
If you are looking for a marinade that really brings your chicken alive and produces sweet and juicy flavorful meat then this 5 ingredient marinade is one you should add to your list. I found this recipe some time ago and it is delicious. I've since misplaced the site it came from so decided to enter it here to make sure that it's always available. ***As a tip you can slice the chicken breasts so that they cook faster and are easier to portion bases on the appetite of the person eating.
Provided by DearOlDad
Categories Poultry
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 Breasts, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, honey, and garlic to a small bowl in that order (the olive oil will help the honey slide right out of the spoon). Whisk together thoroughly.
- Place chicken in a large Ziploc bag and pour the marinade inches Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Preferred time is 1-4 hours.
- After marinating, grill chicken over high heat for about five minutes per side for slices or seven minutes per side for whole breasts, until cooked through.
- Additional marinade can be made and then reduced down to serve over rice as a complimentary side to the grilled chicken.
GRILLED SOY-LIME CHICKEN BREASTS
Steps:
- Whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, and oil in a bowl. Place the chicken breasts on a work surface between 2 layers of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Using the smooth side of a meat pounder, pound the chicken breasts until all the pieces are an even 1/2-inch thickness.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or glass baking dish. Pour the marinade into the bag or over the chicken in a dish. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Shred or slice the chicken, and serve with lettuce leaves and herbs on the side.
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SOY-LIME SAUCE
Categories Chicken Citrus Garlic Ginger Poultry Low Carb Kid-Friendly Low/No Sugar Backyard BBQ Dinner Lime Summer Tailgating Grill/Barbecue Soy Sauce Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk first 5 ingredients to blend in 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Add chicken and onion. Cover and let marinate at room temperature 1 hour or refrigerate up to 3 hours, turning chicken occasionally.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade. Strain marinade into medium saucepan; add broth. Boil until sauce coats spoon, about 14 minutes.
- Meanwhile, spray chicken with vegetable oil spray. Grill or broil until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to platter.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.
JUICY GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH CILANTRO AND LIME
My husband was craving marinated grilled chicken, and since I was out of our normal marinade, I decided to make one of my own with the fresh herbs from my garden. It turned out to have a light, summery flavor and so juicy! Excellent when served with grilled corn on the cob!
Provided by brenda boyle
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 2h25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, cilantro, parsley, lime juice, garlic salt, and Cajun seasoning in a large bowl. Add chicken breasts and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Grill chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. Baste chicken with marinade as it cooks. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1043.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 92.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 1453.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken breasts. Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
- Make sure the chicken is fully thawed before cooking. If the chicken is still frozen, it will not cook evenly and may be unsafe to eat.
- Use a sharp knife to score the chicken breasts. This will help the marinade penetrate the chicken and cook it more evenly.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help the chicken absorb the flavors of the marinade and make it more tender.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat before cooking the chicken. This will help to prevent the chicken from sticking to the grill and will also help it cook evenly.
- Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. It should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest part of the breast.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken and make it more tender.
Conclusion:
Grilled soy-lime chicken breasts are a delicious and healthy main course that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and ginger, then grilled to perfection. Serve the chicken with rice, vegetables, or your favorite sides. This recipe is sure to be a hit at your next cookout or dinner party.
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