Mojito Grilled Chicken

This is one of my favorite chicken recipes to make in the summer when my mint is plentiful.

You can bake this recipe in the oven, about 1 hour on 350 degrees; which is what I did in the images below {it turned out to be a rainy day and I didn't feel like braving the rain}.  But it really is so awesome done on the grill!

Ingredients:

-4 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

-3 tbsp lime juice {you could substitute lemon juice, although lime is used in a real mojito}

-2 tbsp oil or other oil

-2 tbsp light rum or orange juice

-2 tsp grated lime zest {just the outer peel, the pith (white part) is bitter}

-4 chicken breasts {or about 2-3 lbs. other chicken pieces}

-1/2 tsp salt

-1/2 tsp pepper

Process:

1. Combine mint, lime juice, oil, rum, lime zest, salt and pepper.  Mix well or blend/puree.

2. Place chicken in an airtight container or large sealable bag.  Toss to coat.  

3. Refrigerate at least 8 hours, preferably 2-5 days before grilling.
4. Prepare grill and grill chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Or bake in a 350 degree oven for about 1 hour.

Enjoy!