Chili Lime Grilled Chicken
User Reviews
4.6
498 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
515 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chili Lime Grilled Chicken
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Chili lime chicken - moist and delicious chicken marinated with chili and lime and grill to perfection. Easy recipe that takes 30 mins!
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Ingredients
- 2 - 2 1/2 lbs. (900g-1.1kg) skin on chicken thighs
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 teaspoons fresh lime zest
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped finely
- 2 Jalapeño chopped finely
- 4 cloves garlic chopped finely
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder or to taste
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Instructions
- Rinse the chicken thighs, remove the bones, leaving the skin on, and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
- Get a big bowl and mix all the ingredients for the marinade together using a whisk. Make sure the marinade is well combined.
- Add the chicken to the marinade, making sure to stir and coat the chicken evenly. Marinate for 2 hours.
- Fire up the grill, brush a little oil on the surface. Add some of the garlic, cilantro, and jalapeno from the marinade on top of the chicken and grill until golden brown and charred on both sides. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Watch the cooking video on this page for step-by-step guide.
- You can make this chili lime chicken with a cast-iron grill pan or regular skillet, or bake in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400F and bake it for about 20-25 minutes or until the skin becomes brown and charred. You can also use skinless and boneless chicken thighs or breasts.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
6people
Calories
515kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
185mg
(62%)
Sodium
928mg
(39%)
Potassium
442mg
(13%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
325IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 515 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6people | |
| Calories | 515kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 928mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 442mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
498 reviews
Excellent
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