Ginger-Lime Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 salt and pepper
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime zest or lime juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger from a 3-inch piece of peeled ginger
- 1 lime cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season all over with salt. In a medium bowl, stir together they mayonnaise, lime and ginger; season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the mayonnaise mixers and stir to coat. (The chicken can sit in the marinade for up to 8 hours in the fridge. Let come to room temperature before cooking.)
To Grill:
- Heat a grill to medium-high. Grill the chicken over direct heat until cooked through and juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side for thighs and 4 minutes per side for breasts, turning as necessary to avoid burning.
To Cook in a Skillet:
- To cook in a skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Cook the chicken until juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side for thighs and about 4 minutes per side for breasts.
Complete:
- Serve chicken with lime wedges, for squeezing on top.
