Key Lime Thai Chicken

Ingredients:
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup Key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4 garlic cloves -- minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Cilantro sprigs
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion -- white, and green parts

KEY LIME THAI CUCUMBER SALSA

  • 1/2 cup Key lime juice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons Thai chili sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 peeled and diced small cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped roasted peanuts


By Geoff Corcoran

Preparation:
  • In shallow glass dish, place chicken.
  • In a small bowl, make marinade by whisking together lime juice, oil, honey, garlic, onion, cilantro, mint, red pepper, and black pepper.
  • Pour over chicken breasts, turning to coat.
  • Refrigerate and marinate 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade.
  • Place chicken on broiler pan about 6 inches from heat.
  • Broil, turning and basting with reserved marinade, about 10 minutes or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.
  • Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
  • Serve with Key Lime Thai Cucumber Salsa.

KEY LIME THAI CUCUMBER SALSA:

  • In medium bowl, mix together lime juice, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, chili sauce, green onions, cucumber and cilantro.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Before serving, sprinkle with peanuts.

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