Monday, July 14, 2014

Lime Chicken With Mint - lunch & light meals

 

Ingredients
Serves 6

3 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
4 tbsp honey
4 tbsp lime juice
salt and pepper
12 boneless chicken thighs
mixed salad , to serve

Method

1 . Mix the mint , honey and lime juice in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper .Use cocktail sticks to keep the chicken thighs in neat shape and add the chicken to the marinade  , turning to coat evenly .

2 . Cover with clingfilm and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes  . Remove the chicken from the marinade and drain . Set aside the marinade .

3 . Preheat the grill to medium  . Place the chicken on a grill rack and cook under the hot grill for 15- 18 minutes , or until the chicken is tender and the juices run clear when the tip of a knife is inserted into the thickest part of the meat , turning the chicken frequently and basting with the marinade .

4 . Meanwhile , combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl . Remove the cocktail sticks and serve the chicken with a mixed salad and the sauce  , for dipping .