Grilled chicken, lemon wedges and bowl of corn mixture on a brown leather plate.

Southwestern Chicken Breasts

Name: Southwestern Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Poultry
Ingredients: 4 boneless Chicken breast halves; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic; Salsa; 3/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies; 8 slices Cheddar cheese

Recipe courtesy of National Chicken Council and U.S. Poultry and Egg Association

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 1-1/2 - 2 hours
Cook Time: 30 - 50 minutes

Ingredients:

4 boneless Chicken breast halves
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tsp minced fresh garlic
Salsa
3/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp chopped green chilies
8 slices Cheddar cheese

Directions:

In 9-inch square baking pan stir together oil, lime juice, chilies, and garlic.
Add chicken breasts; marinate, refrigerated, at least 1 hour, turning every 30 minutes.
Prepare grill for indirect cooking.
Remove chicken from marinade; drain.
Grill chicken 10 minutes; turn.
Continue grilling until thoroughly cooked, about another 10 to 12 minutes.
Top each chicken breast with 2 slices cheese.
Cover and grill until cheese begins to melt.
Serve with salsa.