Basil Lime Chicken

Ingredients:
3 Limes (juice and zest), divided
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil divided
3 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
3 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
3 tbsp. Soy Sauce
6 green onions, chopped and divided
4 cloves garlic, minced and divided
2 tbsp. chopped basil
Salt and Pepper to taste
6 – 3 oz. chicken breasts

Directions:
• Combine the zest and juice of 2 limes, 1 tbsp. olive oil, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Soy sauce, 3 onions, 2 garlic cloves and the salt and pepper and mix well.
• Cut chicken into even cutlets and place in a sealable plastic bag.
• Pour marinade over the chicken and marinate for 1 hour.
• Preheat grill.
• Place chicken on grill and grill for 7 minutes.
• Then flip and cook until internal temp reaches 170.
• Remove from grill and let meat rest.
• Meanwhile combine juice and zest of one lime with  1 tbsp. olive oil, 3 chopped onions, 2 minced garlic cloves and basil.
• Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and pour sauce over top.

Allowance: Makes 6 servings
Count each serving as 3 proteins (group 6) and 1 fat (group 7)

Recipe courtesy of Goodness Gracious

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