Mint Lime Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipe (2024)

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posted by Amy Johnsonon August 8, 2016 (updated Sep 14, 2021) 5 comments »

Mint Lime Grilled Chicken Breasts recipe turns blah chicken into amazing chicken with an easy summertime twist.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are a super convenient dinner option but they can often be a bit bland in the flavor department. The good news, boneless chicken breast can be like a blank canvas that you can paint different flavors on because they take marinades very well. And marinades can be a great vehicle for carrying seasonal flavors, like this mojito inspiredMint Lime Grilled Chicken Breasts.

To me, lime and mint taste like a bright, fresh, sunny summer day. The flavors really dowake up otherwise sleepy bland chicken breasts in this recipe. These grilled chicken breasts would pair very well with a Mint Melon Salad and yummy broccoli saladwith sunflower seeds. While you are at it, go ahead and cook some extra so you can use it over a healthy mixed green salad for lunch tomorrow. Grilled chicken breasts are just perfect for making ahead for a week of lunches. Lunchtime doesn’t get better than this!

How to Make Mint Lime Grilled Chicken Breasts:

Whisk together lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, salt and mint. Place boneless skinless chicken breasts in a heavy duty one gallon zip top bag. Pour marinade into the bag. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and turn to coat chicken. Refrigerate for 2 hours. When ready to cook, preheat grill to medium (about 325-degrees F). Place marinated chicken breasts on the grill and pour or brush on the remaining marinade. Cook about 7 minutes per side. Check for doneness with meat thermometer. Remove from grill, let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

A few more easy chicken recipes to try:

• Coconut Milk Baked Chicken Recipe
• Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
• Balsamic Basil Peach Chicken Recipe

Mint Lime Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipe

Mint Lime Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipe

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

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Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Easy and flavorful grilled chicken recipe that is perfect for a summertime menu.

Ingredients

• zest of 3 limes
• juice of 3 limes (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (5-6 breasts)

Instructions

1. In a measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, salt and mint.
2. Place boneless skinless chicken breasts in a heavy duty one gallon zip top bag. Pour marinade into the bag.
3. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible. Place bag on a large plate in refrigerator. Let chicken marinade for a minimum of 2 hours (or as long as overnight) flipping bag a couple times to ensure good coverage on all sides.
4. Preheat grill to medium (about 325-degrees F). Place marinated chicken breasts on the grill; pour or brush on the remainder of marinade onto the chicken breasts. Cook about 7 to 10 minutes per side. Check for doneness with meat thermometer.
5. Remove from grill, let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

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Originally published May 25, 2015.

originally published on August 8, 2016 (last updated Sep 14, 2021)

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