Chili Lime Chicken
A vibrant and flavorful chili lime chicken recipe that is easy to make and perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Create the flavorful marinade by combining olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side, checking for an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Slice the chicken, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Serve with avocado salad or cilantro-lime rice. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
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