Lime Herb Marinated Chicken Recipes

LIME HERB CHICKEN

"This is a tangy recipe for chicken," writes Jennifer Partin of Repton, Alabama. "The lime juice is key."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Lime Herb Chicken image

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; marinate for 15 minutes. Set aside remaining marinade for basting. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 40-45 minutes or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with 1/2 cup reserved marinade. Brush remaining marinade over chicken just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Ingredients

1 cup lime juice
2/3 cup Italian salad dressing
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up

ROASTED LIME CHICKEN

The subtle citrus flavor infused throughout this moist and baked lime chicken makes it a frequent request for family dinners. It's the ideal way to use fresh herbs such as rosemary, sage, thyme and parsley. -Kathy Lewis-Martinez, Spring Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Roasted Lime Chicken image

Steps:

Combine the first 9 ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1/4 cup marinade; pour remaining marinade into a large shallow dish. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place lime wedges inside the cavity. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Place chicken breast-side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Brush reserved marinade over chicken., Bake at 350° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 165°. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage or 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
4 medium limes, cut into wedges

LIME HERB CHICKEN

This recipe came from the August 2006 issue of Simple and Delicious. Instead of dried herbs I used fresh. I also used chicken breasts instead of a whole chicken. Quick, easy and very good.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Lime Herb Chicken image

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; mix well.
Pour over chicken.
Marinade for 15 minutes or overnight.
Grill chicken over medium heat for 40-45 minutes or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.2, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 770, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.9, Protein 47.7

Ingredients

1 cup lime juice
2/3 cup Italian salad dressing
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 -4 lbs chicken breasts