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Chicken with Basil and Lime Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp safflower oil
2 tsp low -sodium soy sauce or tamari
2 tsp sugar
1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings
Coarse salt
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves pounded to an even thickness (I would use an un-medicated, organic, free range chicken and pay the extra for a healthy and tasty piece of meat)
1 cup basil leaves
Directions:
Directions:
1. Stir together 1 tbsp lime juice, oil, soy sauce, sugar, shallot and 3/4 tsp salt in an 8-inch square baking dish. Add chicken; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat broiler. Arrange chicken on top of of shallots in dish. Broil 8 inches away from heat source until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Flip chicken, arranging shallots around sides. Broil until chicken is cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes. Slice chicken crosswise. Reserve the pan juices.
3. Transfer chicken and reserved pan juices to a bowl. Toss with basil and 1 tbsp of lime juice.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 Hour
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This lime-soy marinated chicken is delicious added to my coconut-curry soup, but it can also be served on its own.
Another Martha inspiration that we cooked over the holidays.

 

 

 

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