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Basil Lime Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 Limes (juice and zest) Divided
3 T Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I do not use this much...I eyeball it)
3 T Dijon Mustard
3 T Worcestershire Sauce
3 T Soy Sauce
6 Green Onions Chopped Divided
4 Cloves Garlic Minced Divided
1/4 cup Chopped Basil
Salt and Pepper to taste
3 lbs Chicken Breasts
1 jalapeno
Directions:
Directions:
-Combine the zest and juice of 2 limes, Olive Oil, Mustard, Worcestershire, Soy, 3 onions, 2 garlic cloves salt and pepper and mix well.
-Cut chicken into even cutlets and place in a gallon sized baggie.
-Pour marinade over the chicken and marinate for 2+ hours (I marinate overnight)
-Preheat grill or grill pan
-Place chicken on grill and grill for 7 minutes.
-Then flip and cook until internal temp reaches 170.
-Remove from grill and let meat rest.
-Meanwhile combine juice and zest of 2 lime with extra virgin olive oil, 3 chopped onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, jalepeno, basil.
-Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and pour sauce over top.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is a keeper... seriously delicious! I have made this 3 times and in HUGE batches for parties. The last time was 11lbs of chicken and I didn't even have a serving left!

 

 

 

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