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June 22, 2019 · 4 Comments

Grilled Chicken in a Lime Sea Salt Brine

Chicken Recipes· Dairy Free Recipes· Gluten Free Recipes· Grilling Recipes· Keto Recipes· Marinades

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Boneless chicken breasts marinated in a fresh lime juice and sea salt brine; then grilled until juicy is so simple and flavorful. 
Boneless chicken breasts marinated in a fresh lime juice and sea salt brine; then grilled until juicy is so simple and flavorful. 

Boneless chicken breasts marinated in a fresh lime juice and sea salt brine; then grilled until juicy is so simple and flavorful.

Boneless chicken breasts marinated in a fresh lime juice and sea salt brine; then grilled until juicy is so simple and flavorful. 

Doesn't this grilled chicken look amazing? Well it was and so juicy and flavorful too! That's why I love brining chicken before grilling; especially with citrusy flavors like lemon and lime.

When making dinner, I try to have the same flavor profiles as well. So if I'm making something with limes, my vegetable and side dish will complement our meal as well.

What is a brine?

Brining is a process of submerging meat in a solution of liquid and salt. The meat soaks up the ingredients and makes it juicier. It's generally used with leaner cuts of meat like chicken or center cut pieces of pork; which are so lean they tend to dry out when grilling.

When I say liquid, water is generally used like I did with this recipe, but I've also used, rum,  beer and apple cider. It really added another depth of flavor!

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How long should you brine?

The time it takes to brine varies on what type of meat you will be using. It can range any where from 30 minutes to 48 hours. The smaller the piece of meat, the less time it needs to sit in the brine.

These are some guidelines; however, I've left chicken pieces in a brine for up to 4 hours and they were fine. If you leave the meat in too long, it could taste a little more saltier, but you can rinse it off before grilling.

  • 30-60 Minutes: chicken pieces, whole chicken, cornish game hens, pork chops, pork tenderloin, shellfish
  • 2-3 hours: whole pork loin
  • 6-24 hours: whole turkey

Boneless chicken breasts marinated in a fresh lime juice and sea salt brine; then grilled until juicy is so simple and flavorful. 

How do I make Grilled Chicken in a Lime Sea Salt Brine?

For this recipe you'll need boneless chicken breasts, water, sea salt and a lime. You can use lime juice, but I like to use a fresh lime so that I can add some zest into the brine as well.

Trim any visible fat from the chicken; then add to a resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, combine water, sugar, salt, lime zest and juice and whisk until the sugar and salt have dissolved.

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Add the brine to the bag of chicken and seal. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes; then grill to the minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

This Grilled Chicken in a Lime Sea Salt Brine was delicious. As you can see, I sliced each piece before serving since they were pretty large pieces.

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Grilled Chicken in a Lime Sea Salt Brine

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Boneless chicken breasts marinated in a fresh lime juice and sea salt brine; then grilled until juicy is so simple and flavorful. 
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 14 mins
Resting Time 1 hr 5 mins
Total Time 1 hr 24 mins
Course Main Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 218 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4- (6-ounce) boneless chicken breasts
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sea salt
  • 1 lime, zest and juice

Instructions
 

  • Trim any visible fat from the chicken; then add to a resealable plastic bag.
  • In a small bowl, combine the water, sugar, salt, lime zest and juice. Whisk until the sugar and salt have dissolved; then add it to the bag of chicken and seal.
  • Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes; then grill 5-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature is a minimum of 165 degrees F. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

*This brine can also be used for pork chops or shellfish. 

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 36gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 3688mgPotassium: 635mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken, grilling
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*Originally shared March 2012/Updated June 2019

 

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  1. Lisa @ Lisa's Dinnertime Dish says

    March 01, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    This sounds like such tangy goodness, Carrie! I love cooking with lime. I have a spice store not too far from me that I've never been to, I think I need to check it out and see if they have a salt that is similar to this!
    I also love the new look of your blog, it looks great!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      March 01, 2012 at 2:34 pm

      Thank you Lisa! If you can't find it, click the link above and you can order it online. They have so many wonderful things, I was in my glory! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Amee says

    March 08, 2012 at 2:15 am

    Wow! Carrie, you do have me drooling!!! You had me at lime sea salt! 🙂

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      March 08, 2012 at 3:18 pm

      Thanks Amee! 🙂

      Reply

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