Pollo Limetta - Lime Chicken Recipe

The lime in this recipe brings zip and new life to the standard chicken dish.

Ingredients

• 6 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 black pepper, freshly ground
• 4 Tbs lime juice
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 9 Tbs olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 garlic clove

Directions

1. Mix together the lime juice, wine, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, and garlic clove in either a bowl or a resealable bag.
2. Add the chicken breasts and cover the bowl or seal the bag.
3. Place the chicken in the refrigerator. Allow the chicken to marinate for 30-60 minutes.
4. Place the chicken in an oven proof dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken.
5. Cook the chicken for 30-40 minutes at 350F.
6. Remove and serve with the sauce.

Note: This makes a great prep-ahead dish. Assemble all ingredients, including the chicken, in a freezable, resealable bag. Place the chicken in the freezer. When you want to prepare the chicken allow to defrost completely. The chicken will be perfectly marinated.