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Chili Lime Chicken
The bright, bold flavors of lime, chili, and cilantro make for a delicious marinade! It only takes a couple of hours for the chicken to soak up those flavors and it turns out so moist after grilling.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 366 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts about 5 ounces each
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Add the oil, lime juice, cilantro, and spices to a large ziptop bag or a large dish and whisk well to combine.
- Pound out the chicken to an even thickness and add to the marinade. Toss chicken in the marinade to coat.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken to the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until an internal thermometer reads 165 degrees.
- Remove from the heat and let rest 5 minutes. Sprinkle with additional cilantro, if desired.
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Notes
- Chicken thighs will work just as well as chicken breasts. Use whichever you prefer.
- Be sure to pound the chicken out to an even thickness for even cooking.
- This recipe does not turn out spicy as written. To add spice, add cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- If you dislike cilantro, it can be swapped for chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1chicken breast
Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
858mg
(36%)
Potassium
896mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
559IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 858mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 896mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 559IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.