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Grilled Five Spice Chicken


PREP TIME
5 minutes

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COOK TIME
15 minutes

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YIELD
2 chicken breasts


Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

  • Juice from 1 lime

  • 2 tsp Chinese five spice

  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Chopped cilantro for garnish (if desired)

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Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the juice from one lime, 2 teaspoons five spice, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.

  2. Trim any excess fat from the chicken breast and place the breasts in the bowl with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

  3. Preheat the grill to medium high heat. Add the chicken to the grill and baste the two with a little extra marinade. Cook about 6 or 7 minutes each side until cooked through.

  4. Garnish with cilantro if desired.