Name: Mint and Lime Chicken Inasal
Total time: 112 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken thighs; 1/4 cup calamansi juice; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 cup pineapple chunks; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1 tbsp lime juice

Mint and Lime Chicken Inasal

Cooling mint with a sharp lime kick for a refreshing contrast.

112 minutes4 servings

Method

Stir chopped mint into the marinade during preparation. Drizzle lime juice over the chicken before grilling during preparation.
In a bowl, combine calamansi juice, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and paprika. Add chicken and marinate for 2 hours.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Skewer chicken and grill for 10-12 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
In a small pan, sauté pineapple chunks with a bit of the marinade until softened and slightly caramelized.
Serve grilled chicken with the sautéed pineapple on the side.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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