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Grilled Lime-Cilantro Chicken

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

2 T finely chopped cilantro

1 T honey

1 shallot, finely chopped

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp finely chopped lime zest

salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 large whole chicken breasts

Prepare the marinade: in a small bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients and whisk to mix well. Taste for seasoning.

Place the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to flatten slightly with a meat pounder or the flat side of a cleaver. Arrange the chicken breast in a large shallow non-aluminum dish and pour the marinade evenly over them. Turn the pieces to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours, turning several times to make sure the marinade covers all the chicken.

(I cooked the chicken on the stovetop, but here’s what you’re supposed to do): prepare a charcoal or gas grill for medium-high-heat grilling about 3 inches from the fire. Remove chicken from marinade and place on grill rack. Grill, turning once, for 7 to 10 minutes on each side or until juices run clear when pierced with a knife.

Serve with tomatillo salsa or regular salsa.

From American Bistro by Diane Rossen Worthington