CHIPOTLE-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN

Plan: (Standard)

Serving information: Makes 4 (3oz) servings. There really is no need to consider the marinade in your checklist. Just cook the chicken and serve 3 oz for one meal as your protein.

While chicken is easy and a common staple for most meals, eating it the same old way can get rather boring. Marinating chicken not only helps create a more tender, juicy chicken, but also adds a lot of flavor to your meal. This recipe offers a smoky, spicy, Southwest flair that is great either grilled, baked or roasted. You can also slice it and add it to your salad for an extra flavor twist.

INGREDIENTS

1-1/2 lbs. chicken, breast or thighs
1 Tbsp freshly-grated lime zest (1-2 limes, depending on size)
1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
2 Tbsp avocado oil
1 Tbsp Chipotle powder (in spice aisle)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 tsp. Pink Himalayan sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp chopped cilantro (optional, but good)

INSTRUCTIONS

Place chicken into a large bowl or Ziploc bag. Whisk together all other ingredients and pour over chicken. Refrigerate and marinade at least 3 hours. Grill, bake or roast chicken to an internal temperature of 160⁰F for white meat or 165⁰F for dark meat.