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A plate featuring broiled ginger and lime chicken garnished with cilantro and lime wedges, showcasing a golden-brown glaze on the chicken's surface with a focus on the vibrant, fresh garnishes.

WW Ginger and Lime Chicken

Nesting Lane
WW Ginger and Lime Chicken: Discover an easy dinner recipe that combines the zesty flavors of lime and ginger for a simple yet delicious meal. Perfect for any night of the week!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinate 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 27 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

Large Bowl
Baking Dish
Basting Brush
Tongs

Ingredients
 

  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoon lime zest finely minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh ginger finely minced or grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon hot chili oil
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped, divided
  • 1 pound (4 ounce each) boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoon scallions finely minced

Instructions
 

  • In a large non-reactive bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, ginger, garlic, honey, oil, and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Mix well.
  • Take out 2 tablespoons of the marinade and set aside for later.
  • Add chicken to the bowl, ensuring each piece is well coated. Place in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Heat the broiler on high.
  • Take the chicken out of the marinade and place it in a baking dish. Throw away the used marinade.
  • Broil the chicken for 4 to 6 minutes. Then flip the chicken over.
  • Brush the chicken with the marinade you set aside.
  • Put the chicken back in the oven and broil until it's fully cooked, about 4 to 6 minutes more.
  • When ready to serve, top the chicken with scallions, the remaining 2 tablespoons of cilantro, and any sauce left in the baking dish.

Notes

Serving Size: 1 Chicken Breast and ⅓ cup sauce per serving
3 Points (2022/2024 Plan)
MyWW Points; 3 Blue Plan and 4 Green Plan
3 WW Freestyle Points and 4 Smart Points
We are not associated with Weight Watchers/WW in any way. Double check points on their official calculator.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 26gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 707mgPotassium: 527mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 138IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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