Light Lime-Roasted Chicken Breasts
4 chicken breast halves without skin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 limes
3 tablespoons olive oil -- divided
2 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 limes
2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
Rub chicken with salt and pepper, and place in a shallow dish or heavy-duty
zip-top plastic bag; set aside.
Grate lime rind and squeeze juice from 2 limes.
Combine grated lime rind, lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil, and vinegar; pour over
chicken. Cover or seal; chill 2 1/2 hours, turning occasionally.
Bake at 375 degrees F. in a roasting pan 45 minutes or until done.
Peel 2 limes and, and cut into thin slices.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet; add lime slices and basil,
and cook, stirring gently, 1 minute or until fruit just begins to soften. Spoon
over chicken.
Yield: 4 servings.
AUTHOR: Lori A |