Chili Lime Grilled Chicken
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 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
Description
This recipe combines chicken thighs with a marinade made from fresh lime juice and zest, chopped jalapeños and cilantro, garlic, olive oil, honey, and spices. The chicken is rinsed, deboned yet skin left on, then thoroughly coated in the marinade and left to rest for two hours. Grilling the thighs over a well-oiled grill produces a nicely charred exterior with bright, zesty, and mildly spicy flavors enhanced by the herbs and honey.
The skin provides crisp texture while the meat stays moist beneath. The marinade ingredients' combination adds complexity without overpowering the natural chicken taste. This grilled chicken is suitable as a main dish paired with simple sides or salads. It can also be cooked using a grill pan, skillet, or baked in the oven at 400°F for 20–25 minutes if grilling is not available.
The recipe demonstrates flexibility in cooking methods and cuts: boneless or skinless chicken thighs or breasts may be used though skin-on offers better char and flavor. The included notes recommend watching a video guide and provide temperature and time details for oven preparation.
Ingredients
- 2 - 2 1/2 lbs. (900g-1.1kg) chicken thighs skin on
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup lime juice fresh
- 3 teaspoons lime fresh, zest
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons cilantro chopped finely, fresh
- 2 jalapeño chopped finely
- 4 cloves garlic chopped finely
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder or to taste
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
- You can cook this chicken on a grill pan, skillet, or bake in the oven at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until skin is brown and charred.
- Both skin-on and skinless, as well as boneless thighs or breasts, can be used according to preference.
- Refer to the cooking video linked in the original source for visual guidance on preparation and grilling techniques.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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