Last night I had all intentions of making some crunchy panko-crusted chicken breasts. After an afternoon in the 95+ degree heat, I had no energy to go through the breading process and no desire to heat up the kitchen. Since it was so close to dinnertime, I had to think of something quick to do with the pack of boneless, skinless chicken breasts sitting in my fridge. Remembering the large amount of lemons and limes I purchased in the euphoria of cheap produce at the farmers' market, I decided to make a quick citrus marinade. A freezer bag, a lemon, a lime, fresh garlic, olive oil, and some salt and pepper later...success! It's the perfect light, yet super-flavorful summer chicken!
Simple Summer Chicken
(Serves 5)
5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Juice of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. pepper
Combine all ingredients in a freezer bag and close securely (make sure to get out as much air as possible). Then, massage the outside of the bag so all the ingredients are well incorporated. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour. Grill for approximately 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy!
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