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Chipotle Lime Chicken

Chipotle Lime Chicken - ridiculously delicious and juicy grilled chicken recipe with chipotle chili, lime juice, garlic and cilantro! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 278 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 - 2.5 lbs (900g-1.1kg) deboned skin on chicken thighs
Marinade:
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño chopped finely
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder or more to taste
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

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  1. Leave the skin on the chicken thighs but remove the bones by cutting two slits along each side of the bone. Rinse the chicken with cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk all the Marinade ingredients until well combined, reserving some for basting. Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring it is stirred and coated evenly. Marinate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Fire up the grill and brush a bit of the marinade, along with garlic, cilantro, and jalapeño, on top of the chicken. Grill until the chicken is golden brown and charred on both sides. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges.

Notes

  • You may cook the chicken in an oven at 400F for about 20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and charred. You may also cook the chicken on stovetop using a regular skillet or cast-iron grilled pan.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 4people Calories 278kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 83g (166%) Fat 98g (151%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Cholesterol 500mg (167%) Sodium 1574mg (66%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 278

% Daily Value*

Serving 4people
Calories 278kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 83g 166%
Fat 98g 151%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 500mg 167%
Sodium 1574mg 66%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.