Lime-Marinated Chicken with Avocado Dip

This meal reminds me of Summer...and I am soooo ready for Summer this year!! I didn't grill it but I will when I make it again:) This an overnighter though - I am always surprised by this because I'm one of those people who doesn't read all the way down the recipe to find these things out ahead of time;)

Avocado Dip:

1 lg.avocado, 3 T. chopped fresh cilantro leaves, 1-1/2 t. lime juice, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/4 t. salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Peel and pit the avocado; mash in a small bowl. Fold in the cilantro, then stir in the rest of the ingredients gently.

Marinade:

1-1/2 limes

1/2 c. fresh cilantro leaves

1/4 c. vegetable oil

2 T. honey

1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, trimmed and sliced

2 t. tomato paste

4 cloves garlic, chopped

Pinch of salt

3 lbs chicken-wings, breast, tenders whatever you like

I used tenders.

For the marinade, finely grate the zest and squeeze the juice from the limes. In a blender, combine zest and juice with remaining marinade ingredients; puree until smooth. Pour marinade over the chicken and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight.

Preheat broiler. Arrange chicken on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Broil at least 6 inches from the heat for 4 to 5 mins per side or until chicken is crispy on the outside and cooked through. Serve with Avocado Dip.

Another recipe from the Deen brothers

Yummy!

Enjoy!

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