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Ginger-lime chicken

Serves 4 | Prep 5 mins | Cook 10 mins

Though this may look like regular old chicken, don’t be fooled: It’s buzzing with the bright flavors of ginger and lime. Mayonnaise is the secret ingredient in this recipe. When slathered on boneless chicken and cooked, the beloved condiment carries flavor, sticks to the meat well, encourages browning and prevents the pieces of lime zest and ginger — or whatever seasonings you choose — from burning.

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Ingredients

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1½-2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
⅓ cups mayonnaise
1 tbsp lime zest (from about 2 limes), plus lime wedge, for serving
1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger (from a 3 inch piece of peeled ginger)

Instructions

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Pat the chicken dry and season all over with 1½ teaspoons salt. In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lime zest and ginger; season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the mayonnaise mixture and stir to coat. (The chicken can sit in the marinade for up to in the fridge. Let come to room temperature before cooking.)
To grill: Heat a grill to medium-high. Grill the chicken over direct heat until cooked through and juices run clear, about per side for thighs and about per side for breasts, turning as necessary to avoid burning. To cook in a skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Cook the chicken until juices run clear, about per side for thighs and about per side for breasts.
Serve with a pile of white rice and a fresh green salad topped with thinly sliced avocado, with lime wedges, for squeezing on top.

Nutrition

Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories 378 kcal	18.9%
Total Fat 23 g	29.5%
Saturated Fat 4 g	20.0%
Carbohydrates 1 g	0.4%
Dietary Fibre 0 g	0.0%
Sugars 0 g	0.0%
Protein 39 g	78.0%
Sodium 0.52 g	22.6%

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