Brown Sugar Lime Marinated Chicken

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INGREDIENTS

1 pound of chicken (I used thighs)

1/2 red onion thinly sliced

1/4 cup brown sugar

4 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tsp lime zest

juice of 1 lime

salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

In a bowl, stir together oil, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Pierce chicken all over with a fork. Place in a large Ziploc bag. Pour marinade over chicken.

Let marinate for at least 30 minutes to 4-5 hours or overnight for optimum flavor.

Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking.

Place chicken on the grill. Cook for approximately 8-10 minutes per side depending on the thickness of chicken. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165° F .

Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.