Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken

Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 1/2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

favorite salsa

sour cream

Place a chicken breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and using the flat side of a meat mallet, gently and gradually flatten it until it is about 1/2 inch thick.  Repeat with the other chicken breast.  Place the chicken in a 1-gallon lock-top plastic bag or in a shallow dish.

To prepare the marinade, in a bowl, combine the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chopped cilantro, brown sugar, salt, cumin, and pepper and whisk until thoroughly blended.  Pour the marinade over the chicken, coating all sides well.  Squeeze all the air out of the bag and seal it, or cover the dish.  Refrigerate the chicken for a minimum of 1 hour or for up to 3 hours.  Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling.

Preheat your gas grill to 300.  Remove the chicken from the marinade.  Place on preheated grill.   Cook each side for 7 minutes depending on the thickness of your chicken.  

Remove the chicken from the grill and transfer to a plate.  Spoon some salsa over each portion, followed by a dollop of sour cream,  Garnish with the remaining cilantro sprigs.  Serve immediately.

Enjoy, this is one of my favorite recipes for chicken.