Spicy Grilled Chicken

This is a slightly hot lime juice based marinade that adds wonderful flavors to grilled chicken. The breasts marinate in the fridge for about an hour and are grilled until moist and crispy brown.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 242 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• ½ teaspoon grated lime zest
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 ½ teaspoons fresh oregano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a shallow glass dish, mix the oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.

Step 3

Lightly oil the grill grate. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken for 6 to 8 minutes each side, or until juices run clear.