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Barbecued marinated chicken breast with lime: RECIPE

Barbecued marinated chicken breast with lime
Ingredients
For the marinade
small bunch fresh coriander, chopped
100ml/3½fl oz olive oil
2 limes, zest of one only and juice of both
20g/¾oz grated ginger
2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 fresh chilli, chopped
smoked cayenne pepper, to taste (if unavailable, substitute smoked hot paprika)
4 chicken breasts

Method
For the marinade, place the chopped coriander, olive oil, lime zest and juice, ginger, garlic and chili into a bowl.

Season, to taste, with cayenne pepper and whisk thoroughly.

Place the chicken breasts into a deep dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, covering completely. Cover the dish and leave the chicken to marinate for three hours.

Preheat the barbecue until the coals are white hot.

Place the chicken breasts on the barbecue and cook for 15-25 minutes, or until cooked all the way through, turning occasionally.

Source: BBC FOODS