Quick and easy grilled chicken that’s marinated in the tasty mixture of chilies and lime!
One of my summer staples is grilled chicken and this chili lime chicken is one that I keep coming back to! The recipe is as easy as marinating chicken in the mixture of lime juice, chilies, and seasoning such as cumin, paprika, and oregano before grilling it up! In addition to being easy to make and tasty, it’s also versatile in that you can eat it as is, throw it into a salad, a sandwich, a wrap, quesadilla, etc. No matter how you serve it, this chili lime grilled chicken is sure to please!
Chili Lime Grilled Chicken
Prep Time: 5 minutes Marinate Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4
Quick and easy grilled chicken that’s marinated in the tasty mixture of chilies and lime!
ingredients
- 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, pounded or sliced thin
- 2 limes, juice and zest or 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced/grated
- 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried (Mexican) oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
directions
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture of the remaining ingredients for 20 minutes to overnight.
- Shake off the excess marinade and grill (or pan fry) over medium-high heat until cooked (165F), about 3-5 minutes per side.
Option: Replace the garlic with 1 teaspoon onion powder.
Option: Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free).
Option: Add 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free).
Option: Serve over cooked brown rice, with beans, grilled corn, peppers and avocado crema (puree the following in a food processor: 1 avocado, 2 cups plain greek yogurt, 1/4 jalapeno, 1/2 cup cilantro, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon lime juice salt to taste)
Option: Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free).
Option: Add 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free).
Option: Serve over cooked brown rice, with beans, grilled corn, peppers and avocado crema (puree the following in a food processor: 1 avocado, 2 cups plain greek yogurt, 1/4 jalapeno, 1/2 cup cilantro, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon lime juice salt to taste)
Nutrition Facts: Calories 155, Fat 10g (Saturated 1g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 82mg, Sodium 373mg, Carbs 14g (Fiber 1g, Sugars 9g), Protein 26g
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