MOJITO MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS

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 limes, quartered lengthwise
Fresh mint

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 plater.

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

6 servings