Ideal Protein Basil Lime Chicken

Basil Lime Chicken

Grilled Basil Lime Chicken is easy to prepare and packed with flavor and protein in each bite. Give your Summer grill experience a twist with this Ideal Protein recipe, serve with Cauliflower Fried Rice and enjoy with your whole family. The lime makes the chicken tender while the basil adds a pop of flavor.

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Serving size

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Chicken Breast
  • 3 Limes divided (juice and zest)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 6 green onions – chopped and divided
  • 4 cloves of Garlic – minced and divided
  • 2 tbsp Basil – chopped
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Take juice and zest of 2 limes, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, soy sauce, 3 green onions, 2 garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well

Step 2

Cut chicken into even-sized cutlets and place them in a gallon-sized bag

Step 3

Pour marinade on the chicken

Step 4

Let it marinate for 1 hour

Step 5

Preheat your grill

Step 6

Grill chicken for 7 minutes

Step 7

Flip sides and cook until the internal temperature becomes 170°

Step 8

Take out from grill and let it rest

Step 9

Mix the remaining lime juice, olive oil, green onions, basil, and garlic and pour over the cooked chicken

Step 10

Serve and enjoy

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