Mojito Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 tablespoons lime zest
    1/4 cup lime juice
    1/4 cup orange juice
    2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
    1 tablespoon honey
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    2 teaspoons olive oil
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    6 chicken breasts, skinned and boneless
    1 lime, cut in wedges
    6 mint sprigs
Preparation
    Combine lime zest, lime juice, orange juice, honey, garlic, cumin, chopped mint, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl.
    Transfer one half of mixture into a covered container and refrigerate.
    Transfer the remaining the remainder of the mixture into a gallon size Zip Lock bag and add the chicken.
    Squeeze out the air from bag and seal.
    Let chicken marinade for at least 2 hours, or over night.
    Preheat grill.
    Remove the chicken from the bag and discard excess marinade.
    Place chicken on grill and cook for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
    While chicken is cooking, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to boil.
    Transfer cooked chicken to a platter and spoon hot marinade on top.
    Garnish with lime wedges and a sprig of mint and serve.

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