Pineapple Lime Grilled Chicken

With the weather being so nice out, we are trying to get the most out of our grill right now.  This was a delicious chicken breast just to eat on it's own--that's right, no sauce or anything!  The chicken was sweet but tangy--just perfection!

 {Pineapple Lime Grilled Chicken}

 {I marinaded it during the work day, but it can be done the night before}

 {I served mine with Brussels sprouts and a rice concoction that was not a hit}

Pineapple Lime Grilled Chicken
from Tori Avey

2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano (or 3/4 teaspoon dry)
1 teaspoon salt (for salted kosher chicken, use 1/2 tsp)
Pinch of cayenne pepper

1. Place chicken in a container safe for marinading.
2. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over chicken.
3. Marinate for at least 2 hours, but up to overnight; I did it for about 10 hours.
4. Grill until done.
5. Serve.

Are you still grilling when there is nice weather or have you already retired your grill for the year?

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Lemony Marinated Chicken Skewers

My favorite Mediterranean food blogger, Tori Avey, posted this recipe, and I was game because I could live on that cuisine for the rest of my life and be completely happy!  My mom invited me over for dinner on a spur of the moment, and I provide this lovely recipe which was fabulous and so easy!

 {Lemony Marinated Chicken Skewers}

 {chicken marinating}

 {Chicken getting ready to grill}

 {Yes, we eat this healthy MOST of the time!}

One year ago:  Tikka Masala
Two years ago:  Hummus

Lemony Marinated Chicken Skewers
from Tori Avey

Makes 4 servings

2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tbsp fresh minced cilantro
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1. Cut the chicken into 1 ½ inch strips for skewering. 
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, paprika, salt, cumin, turmeric and cayenne pepper. 
3. Place the chicken pieces in a glass dish. 
4. Pour the marinade over the chicken and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. 
5. Place in the refrigerator and let the chicken marinate for 20 minutes. 
6. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water while the chicken is marinating.
7. Generously grease the grill and heat over medium. 
8. Skewer the chicken, evenly divided between 6-8 skewers.
9. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until done.
10. Serve alone or with tzatziki.

Who doesn't like meat on a stick that grills in about 10 minutes?  Exactly!

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I hope that you have a lovely weekend and next week!

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