Key Lime Grilled Chicken

I’m going home and try this one tonight; I have all the ingredients I need. It sounds simple, yet delicious. There are a million ways to cook chicken, because it’s such versatile protein. This recipe is one intriguing to me, because I love citrus flavors; they’re light, and yet have that kick to them. Most of my marinades include the juice and zest from lemon, orange, or lime. There’s also a certain flavor and aroma when a peace of meat, that has been marinated in a citrus marinade, is cooked on a charcoal grill. The combination of the smokiness and sweetness tastes delightful. If I like this tonight, I’m sure it’ll be added to the barbecue menus for the summer. Enjoy, and if you like it or made any adjustments, please let us know.

Yields 4 servings

Key Lime Sauce

1 stick (1/2 c) butter
¼ c Key lime juice
¼ c chili sauce
2 tsp all-purpose poultry seasoning mix

Chicken

4 lbs Chicken pieces, large diced (boneless breast or thighs)
1 tbsp All-purpose poultry seasoning mix
TT Salt & Pepper

1. Setup grill for direct cooking over medium heat, oil grate when ready to start cooking.
2. To prepare Key Lime Sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in limejuice, chili sauce, and 2 tsp of poultry seasoning mix. Cook for one minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. Season chicken with 1 tbsp poultry seasoning mix, salt & pepper. Place chicken on the hot, oiled grill and cook for 18-22 minutes per side, or until chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear (180ºF). Basting with key lime sauce every few minutes until the last 2 minutes of cooking. Discard any remaining sauce.
Tip: To cook indoors, preheat broiler. Prepare chicken and key lime sauce as directed. Place chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil Chicken 6-8 inches from the heat source for about 15-20 minutes per side, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear (180ºF), basting with key lime sauce every few minutes until the last 2 minutes of cooking. Discard any remaining sauce.

Sincerely,
Saundra D. Jones
Chef/Owner
Divine Cuisine Event Planning & Catering
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