Spicy Southwest Grilled Chicken Breasts
Equipment
- 9-inch baking pan
Ingredients
- For Marinade:
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
- For Serving:
- 8 slices Cheddar cheese
- Salsa
Instructions
- In a 9-inch baking pan, stir together all marinade ingredients.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, turning once to coat.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes.
- Prepare the grill for cooking.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and drain off excess marinade.
- Grill the chicken for 7 minutes, then turn and continue grilling until fork-tender.
- Top each piece of chicken with Cheddar cheese and continue grilling until the cheese melts.
- Serve the grilled chicken breasts with salsa on the side.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair these spicy Southwest grilled chicken breasts with a light-bodied red wine like Sangiovese or a crisp and refreshing white wine like Sauvignon Blanc to balance the heat of the chilies and the richness of the cheese.Nutritional Information
Calories: 440 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 32 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g
