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

Southwestern Chicken Breasts

Name: Southwestern Chicken Breasts Recipe
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 tsp Minced Fresh Garlic; 3/4 cup Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Chopped Green Chilies; 8 slices Cheddar Cheese; Salsa; Additional Item:; 9 inch Square Baking Pan

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:

Boneless Chicken Breast Halves
Lime Juice
Minced Fresh Garlic
Olive Oil
Chopped Green Chilies
Cheddar Cheese
Salsa, your favorite

Additional Item:

• 9 inch Square Baking Pan

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. Until internal temperature reaches 165℉.
Top each chicken breast with 2 slices cheese.
Cover and grill until cheese begins to melt.
Serve with salsa.