Grilled Turmeric Lime Chicken

I feel as if the word "chicken" or "grilled chicken" can sound boring to some. Depending how you fix it (or don't), it CAN be boring and tasteless! I have blogged before about our favorite grilled chicken recipe and marinade... check it out here. I have discovered a new one this year, and it has a superstar ingredient: TURMERIC! That bright yellow spice has been getting a lot of attention recently for all of its health benefits. Some of those include a high antioxidant count, powerful anti-infammatory properties, lowers blood sugar, and it's even been said to help delay diabetes and fight cancer! Google for yourself to see all the goodness!

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Grilled Turmeric Lime Chicken

Marinade:

1/4 c EVOO

1/2 c fresh lime juice

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp ground turmeric

2 tsp dried rosemary leaves (I use fresh, too!)

2 cloves garlic, minced

salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Blend or whisk all marinade ingredients together. Add chicken and marinade until ready to cook, at least 2 hours. I love to marinade the chicken over night, or in the morning, for dinner that evening. Preheat grill, and grill chicken on one side for 7-8 mins. Turn over, baste with marinade and grill 8 mins more, or until done. 

This marinade and recipe is so easy to throw together!

 I promise you will love it, and the health benefits are a huge plus! 

I make enough for dinner that night, plus extra for lunches the next day or two!

Now... if you're not looking for quick and easy... then WHO ARE YOU?????

Kidding. 

If you're not and love the brining process, check out this yummy recipe from Epicurious:

Foolproof Grilled Chicken Recipe.

Here is a great article from Bon Appetit with 26 Chicken Recipes to Make This Summer!