Grilled Cajun Lime Chicken
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5.0
78 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
262 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Grilled Cajun Lime Chicken
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Juicy grilled cajun lime chicken bursting with flavor and ready in 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 4-6 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (if using chicken breasts be sure to pound chicken to an even thickness)
- Juice of 3 limes plus additional lime wedges for serving
Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano (you can substitute Italian seasoning)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Grease and preheat grill to medium-high. In a small bowl whisk together all spices. Fill a small bowl with the lime juice.
- Dip chicken in the lime juice, flipping to coat all sides. Sprinkle seasoning mix over all of the chicken being sure to coat all sides.
- Grill chicken for 6-10 minutes on each side until cooked through. Serve with lime wedges and freshly chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a less spicy flavor, leave out crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
1137mg
(47%)
Potassium
860mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
268IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1137mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 860mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 268IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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78 reviews
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