Chili Lime Grilled Chicken

The Best Grilled Chicken

This chili lime grilled chicken is absolutely delicious, juicy, and flavorful. It hits all the right notes: citrusy, aromatic, with a pleasant nuance of the cilantro and garlic.

How to Make Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Recipe

For the chicken, the original recipe calls for chicken breast but I opted for chicken thighs with the skin and bone.

I remove the bones prior to marinating the chicken and still keep the skin. The end result is crispy skin, and tender, juicy chicken meat.

I love the combination of chili, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice in the marinade. They pair so well with the chicken, with a tint of spiciness from the chili.

Ingredients for Grilled Chicken Marinade

• Lime juice and zest
• Olive oil
• Cilantro
• Jalapeno
• Garlic
• Honey
• Chili powder

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Grill the Perfect Chicken Breast?

Keep at medium heat covered for about 5-7 minutes, then flip it over. Grill for another 5-7 minutes, or until the thermometer reads 165°.

Is It Healthy to Eat Grilled Chicken?

Yes, chicken is high in protein and also low in calories. It is very useful in diets working to shed body fat.

Does This Recipe Have to Be Grilled?

No. You can make it anytime with a cast-iron grill pan or regular skillet, or bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes at 400F. The end result is always amazing.

How Many Calories per Serving?

This recipe is only 425 calories per serving.

What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?

For a wholesome meal and easy BBQ party, I recommend the following recipes.

Shrimp Kebab

Garlic Butter Mushroom Kebab

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Asian BBQ Wings

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Chili Lime Grilled Chicken

Servings 6 people

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Chili lime chicken - moist and delicious chicken marinated with chili and lime and grill to perfection. Easy recipe that takes 30 mins! 

Calories 425 kcal

Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

Ingredients

• 2 - 2 1/2 lbs. skin on chicken thighs

Marinade:

• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 teaspoons fresh lime zest
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped finely
• 2 jalapeño chopped finely
• 4 cloves garlic chopped finely
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder or to taste

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Directions

1. 1
   Rinse the chicken thighs, remove the bones, leave the skin on, and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
2. 2
   Get a big bowl, mixing all the ingredients of the Marinade together using a whisk. Make sure the Marinade is well combined together.
3. 3
   Add chicken to the Marinade, make sure to stir and coat the chicken evenly. Marinate for 2 hours.
4. 4
   Fire up the grill, brush a little bit of oil on the surface. Add a little bit of the garlic, cilantro, and jalapeno from the Marinade on top of the chicken and grill them until they turn golden brown and charred on both sides. Serve immediately.
   
   

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Recipe Notes

Watch the cooking video on this page for step-by-step guide.

You can make this chili lime chicken with a cast-iron grill pan or regular skillet, or bake in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400F and bake it for about 20-25 minutes or until the skin becomes brown and charred. You can also use skinless and boneless chicken thighs or breasts.

Nutrition Facts

Chili Lime Grilled Chicken

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 425 Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value*

Fat 30g46%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Polyunsaturated Fat 22g

Cholesterol 194mg65%

Sodium 982mg43%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 36g72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Chicken Recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: grilled chicken