Learning to Cook

I have always been surrounded by wonderful cooks and bakers. While this has been delightful for my taste buds, I always wondered if I would ever be able to cook like them. When I lived in Brazil, I was forced to learn how to cook because the ingredients at my disposal were so different. The experience was, at first, frustrating. But, once I began to experiment, the world of cooking opened up to me. My recipe box is now brimming, and I thought others might be interested in trying some of the recipes I have found. I haven’t tried them all yet, but I plan to in the future! I hope you enjoy, and please feel free to add your own suggestions/comments.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Mojito-Marinated Chicken Breasts


Ingredients

3/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons light rum
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint
6 tablespoons mint syrup
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
6 chicken breast halves with skin and bones (about 5 pounds)
3 large limes, quartered lengthwise
Fresh mint sprigs

Preparation

Whisk lime juice, 1/2 cup rum, and next 4 ingredients in bowl. Place chicken in resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over; seal bag. Turn bag to distribute marinade. Chill 4 hours, turning bag twice.

Place lime quarters in shallow bowl. Pour remaining 2 tablespoons rum over, tossing to coat. Let stand at room temperature.

Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grill chicken until cooked through, about 15 minutes per side. Transfer to platter.

Grill limes until soft and slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Garnish platter with mint sprigs. Squeeze grilled limes over chicken and serve.

Market tip:
Mint syrup is often shelved with the coffee and tea at the supermarket.
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