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4.6 from 24 votes

Chili Lime Grilled Chicken

This juicy and moist grilled chicken is full of flavor and perfect for all of your summer BBQ's!

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Course: Main Course , Snacks
Cuisine: American , International , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • Juice of 3 limes
  • 1/4 chopped cilantro
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Extra chopped cilantro for garnish optional

Instructions

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  1. Place lime juice, cilantro, and chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag or bowl. Make sure the chicken breasts are covered in the mixture. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  2. While the chicken is marinating, make the rub. In a small bowl, combine the lime zest, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Remove the chicken breasts from the bag and discard the bag with juices. Place the chicken on a plate and cover breasts generously with the rub mixture.
  4. Brush clean grill lightly with oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken breasts until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and garnish with cilantro, if using. Serve warm.