The signature
ingredients of a mojito cocktail--mint, lime juice and rum--give grilled
chicken a Caribbean kick
MOJITO GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
Serves: 4 Difficulty Level: 2 (of 5) Prep Time: 5 Minutes Ready
In: 10 Minutes (after marinating)
INGREDIENTS:
•4 tablespoons chopped
fresh mint, divided
•3 tablespoons lime juice
•2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
•2 tablespoons light rum or orange juice
•2 teaspoons grated lime peel
•4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
•1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
•1/4 teaspoon pepper
PROCEDURE:
•Blend 3 tablespoons of
the mint, lime juice, oil, rum and lime peel in blender until smooth.
•Pour over chicken in resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate 6 to 8 hours, turning
occasionally.
•Heat grill. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
•Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
•Grill, covered, over medium heat or coals 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer
pink in center, turning once.
•Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon mint.
Enjoy,
Chef Phil
Complete the theme with some black beans and
rice, and maybe a Mojito or two...
