Grilled Lemon Chicken with Satay Sauce
By: Giangi Townsend
Published: Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 11:08am

Ingredients




¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4-5 lemons)
¾ cup good olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
2-pound boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removed

Preparation

1 Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Pour over the chicken breasts in a large bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight. (The longer the chicken marinates, the better it will taste). 2 Heat the grill and cook the chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. 3 Remove from the grill, cover and let stand for a couple of minutes before serving.

About

I had some time in my hands this morning and dinner come to mind.  I was in the mood to grill, even though we are still on the 113 degree range. Looking in the refrigerator I had some wonderful chicken breasts and thighs.  Why not marinate them and serve them with a sauce? Next thing I know, my mental recipe rolodex started turning and I remembered that I have not made this wonderful recipe for a while now. The time has come to do so. Peanut butter, onions, lemons, limes, garlic and ginger in hand, I am all set to marinate the chicken and prepare the satay sauce. The longer the chicken marinates, the better it will taste.  
If serving little one, it is fun cutting the chicken breast into strips and serve the sauce alongside for dipping.
Tip:  I am getting to know and enjoy limes a lot more lately, and I have been splashing it on almost everything that I made. With this Satay Sauce, freshly squeezed lime juice, will enhance all the ingredients flavor, be generous in the amount you will use.
We served it with a simple couscous and green salad.