This tangy chicken recipe uses pantry staples, which is convenient for a weeknight meal. Lime juice is key to its bright, refreshing flavor.
—JENNIFER PARTIN REPTON, AL
PREP: 15 MIN. + MARINATING • GRILL: 40 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS
1 cup lime juice
2/3 cup Italian salad dressing
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; marinate for 15 minutes. Set aside remaining marinade for basting.
2. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 40-45 minutes or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with 1/2 cup reserved marinade. Brush the remaining marinade over chicken just before serving.