Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lime Cilantro Marinade Recipe

• 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1 1/4 pounds

1. Place each chicken breast smooth between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper side down.
2. Pound gently with the flat side of a meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick.
3. Set aside.
4. To a large zipper-top bag, add the lime zest and juice, olive oil, cilantro, sugar, salt, jalapeno, and garlic.
5. Add the chicken and seal, then shake the bag a few times to distribute.
6. Place on a baking sheet and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 4 hours.
7. Heat coals or a gas grill to medium-high.
8. Remove chicken from the bag and discard the marinade.
9. Grill the chicken about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until done.
10. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

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Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/grilled-chicken-breasts-lime-cilantro-marinade-31425 (may not work)