With its tangy and flavorful notes, grilled chicken chili is a hearty and diverse dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a game-day gathering or looking for a warm and comforting meal on a cold evening, grilled chicken chili always delivers. This article will guide you through the journey of creating the best grilled chicken chili, taking you step-by-step through the process, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the cooking techniques. You'll discover how to achieve the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors, and learn how to cook the chicken to tender perfection.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRILLED CHILI-LIME CHICKEN
This is great as a main dish, but if you have left-overs or make a double batch, the chicken can be cut into strips and frozen, then used on salads or in wraps for lunch. I have two recipes I'm posting that use these chicken strips: Chili-Lime Chicken and Avocado Wraps, Chili-Lime Chicken Mexi-Ranch Salad. I also use the leftovers for impromptu fajitas. (In our house, these are "Make it your own self" meals.) I've never tried this marinade on flank steak, but I bet all of the above would be great with it as well. If you try it before I do, please let me know how it turns out!
Provided by Gatorbek
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except chicken in a large zipper bag. Squish to combine. Add chicken, turn to coat well. Refrigerate and marinate for about 3 hours or so.
- Heat grill to medium high. Remove chicken and discard remaining marinade. Grill chicken 4-5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. This works well on an indoor or outdoor grill, but I wouldn't recommend baking it. If you absolutely can't grill it, you might get away with searing it in a skillet.
- Leftovers can be sliced and frozen to be used later in other recipes. (See above).
STICKY HONEY-CHILI GARLIC GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER SALAD
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 5h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the chili garlic sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and garlic. Bring to a low simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook about 10 minutes. Spoon 1/4 cup of the mixture into a small bowl, whisk in the cornstarch until combined and then whisk back into the saucepan. Let simmer an additional 10 minutes to thicken. Let cool completely.
- Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken and place in a 9-by-13-inch pan. Pour half of the chili garlic mixture over the chicken and toss to coat; reserve the remaining sauce. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bake the chicken, covered in foil, for 35 to 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium high.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and grill, basting with the reserved sauce, until the skin is crispy, a few minutes per side. (Alternatively, the chicken can be finished under the broiler. Remove the foil from the pan and put under the broiler for a few minutes until the skin is crispy.)
- Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, spoon the remaining reserved sauce over the top and garnish with cilantro. Serve with the Cucumber Salad.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the vinegar and honey until emulsified. Add the cucumbers and cilantro and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving time.
CHILI'S MARGARITA GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPE
This is delicious and easy! I like to make this on the weekends beause I can marinate the Chicken while I am busy doing other things. Serve with rice and black beans for a quick weekend meal, much cheaper than going out to eat too!
Provided by Little Bee
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 2h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour margarita mix over chicken breasts, and marinate for 2 hours in refrigerator.
- When ready to prepare, drain and dust chicken breasts with black pepper.
- Grill on an outside grill (or George Foreman works) 3-4 minutes on each side.
- If you do not have a grill use an iron skillet. Bring to medium high temperature and spray skillet with an oil coating. Braise the chicken breasts until done on each side. Place chicken breasts atop Black Beans.
- Serve with a serving of your favorite Mexican rice and Pico de Gallo.
CHILI'S MARGARITA GRILLED CHICKEN AND BELINDA'S MEXICAN RICE
I started with a copycat recipe, added more of my favorite (garlic salt) ingredient, and then made this for my son, as well as for my co-worker, who had just had a baby. Everyone's comment: "Wow! That was really tender, tasty chicken!" (I didn't tell them how incredibly easy it was!) I served it with my Mexican rice (another favorite)and black beans.
Provided by Belinda in Austin
Categories White Rice
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Marinate chicken in margarita mix, tequila, and garlic in refrigerator for several hours, or overnight. (I soaked it overnight, and it was really flavorful.).
- Remove chicken from marinade, and sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
- Preheat George Foreman or gas grill. Cook chicken just until cooked through (just until juices run clear-don't overcook, or it won't be as juicy).
- Serve with Mexican rice and black beans.
- Mexican Rice:.
- Cook rice in 1 tablespoon oil, until lightly browned.
- Add chicken broth, salsa, cumin, and garlic salt; cover pan and simmer for about 25 minutes, or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.7, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 610.9, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 31.1
THAI GRILLED CHICKEN WITH HONEY-CHILI GLAZE
I got this recipe from a cooking school. The chicken turns out AMAZING. It's spicy but if you want to cut down on the heat, only use half the jalapeno seeds (or none). My friends beg me to make this for them. Enjoy!!! Prep time does not include marinating overnight.
Provided by jennifertess
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the ginger, coconut milk, salt and pepper in a large zip-lock bag. Add lemon grass. Place the chicken thighs in the mixture and refrigerate overnight.
- Make the Honey-Chili Glaze: In a food processor, chop together the jalapeno and brown sugar. Scrape into a small saucepan. Add the venegar, salt, and honey and bring to a boil. Simmer over very low heat for about 2 minutes. Stir in the peanuts.
- Prepare a charcoal grill to medium heat or preheat the broiler.
- Drain the chicken and cook about 8-10 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the thighs and the heat. Grill until chicken is cooked through (careful not to over cook.).
- After chicken is done cooking, place on a platter and pout the Honey-Chili Glaze over the hot chicken. Coat all pieces well, then sprinkle with coconut, cilatro and the scallions. This can be served hot or cold! Enjoy.
GRILLED CHICKEN CHILI VERDE AND CORN ON THE COB WITH CHIPOTLE CREAM
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat broiler and grill pan to high.
- Place peppers under broiler and char on all sides, 15 minutes. Place the peppers in a paper sack or in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rest for about 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Peel, seed and chop peppers into large dice.
- While peppers cook, coat the chicken with a healthy drizzle of oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken 3 minutes on each side. Chop into a bite size dice and reserve.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the jalapeno, onions and garlic and cook a few minutes while you process the tomatillos into a chunky salsa consistency in food processor. Add the tomatillos to onions and cook 5 to 6 minutes.
- While the tomatillos cook, in a small pot heat cream with chipotle and the zest of 1 lime over low heat. Reduce 10 minutes.
- Drizzle corn with oil and grill until charred all over, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Add chicken stock to chili. Stir in the chicken and season with cumin. Simmer 5 to 6 minutes and stir in peppers, 2 to 3 tablespoons of chopped cilantro and the mint. Turn heat off.
- Add the juice of 2 limes to the chili and stir.
- Serve each bowl of chili with a handful of lightly crushed chips on top and a sprinkle of cheese.
- Pour a ladle of chipotle cream over the corn and garnish with a little cilantro, chives and a sprinkle of cheese.
CHILI LIME CHICKEN TACOS WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA RECIPE
Provided by Jaclyn
Number Of Ingredients 35
Steps:
- 1. CHICKEN DIRECTIONS - In a small bowl, whisk chicken rub ingredients together and rub evenly all over chicken breasts. Time permitting, allow chicken to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 8 hours then bring to room temperature for before cooking. STOVETOP DIRECTIONS If chicken has been refrigerated, let sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (time permitting). Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once very hot, add chicken and cook, undisturbed for 3-5 minutes, or until nicely browned (or blackened if you prefer) on one side. Turn chicken over, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for approximately 5-7 more minutes (depending on thickness of chicken), or until chicken is cooked through. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. 2. GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA DIRECTIONS: Grease grill and heat to medium high heat. Drizzle red onions with olive oil. Drizzle red bell pepper quarters and jalapeno with olive oil to lightly coat. Working in batches as needed depending on grill size, grill pineapple and vegetables at medium high heat until tender and lightly charred all over, about 12 minutes for the onions, turning occasionally, about 8-10 minutes for the pineapple, or until caramelized, flipping once, 6 minutes for the red bell peppers, flipping once, and jalapeno for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally. Once cool enough to handle, dab off any excess oil with paper towels from vegetables and chop pineapple (cutting around core), red bell peppers, and onions. Devein and deseed jalapeno and dice, reserving some of the seeds if desired. Toss pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, ginger, cumin and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. If you would like it spicier, add some of the jalapeno seeds to taste. Can be served immediately or even better chilled. 3. AVOCADO CREMA DIRECTIONS: To make the Avocado Crema, add all the Crema ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. May make 4 hours ahead of time and refrigerate in an airtight container. 4. ASSEMBLE TACOS: To assemble, melt cheese on tortillas in the microwave or stovetop then top with Chili Lime Chicken, Pineapple Salsa followed by Avocado Crema.
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CHILI CREAM SAUCE
A perfect summer dish for the grill. Serve with roasted corn and Savory Grilled Potatoes. Don't forget the Margaritas! From a 1991 Bon Appetit.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Char chiles on grill, or over gas flame, or under broiler.
- Place in paper bag for 10 minutes, then peel, seed and chop.
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine chiles, cream, onion, cilantro and garlic over medium high heat.
- Boil until reduced to thick sauce, stirring ocasionally about 5 minutes.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and grill or broil about 5 minutes per side or until juices run clear.
- While chicken is cooking, add tomato to cream sauce and season to taste.
- To serve pour sauce over chicken and garnish with lime wedges.
GRILLED CHILI LIME CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD RECIPE
Provided by PineyCook
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Whisk marinade ingredients together to combine. Pour half the marinade into a shallow dish to marinade the chicken fillets for two hours if time allows. Refrigerate the reserved untouched marinade to use as a dressing. Heat about one teaspoon of oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and grill chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through. (Grill in batches to prevent excess water being released.) Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest. Wipe pan over with paper towel; drizzle with another teaspoon of oil and grill/fry capsicum/pepper and onion strips until cooked to your liking. Slice chicken into strips and prepare salad with leaves, avocado slices, capsicum/pepper and onion strips and chicken. Drizzle with remaining marinade/dressing and serve with (optional) extra coriander leaves and sour cream
SWEET CHILI COCONUT-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN WITH COCONUT-LIME CAULIFLOWER RICE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by PineyCook
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 cup coconut milk, sweet chili sauce and the juice of 1/2 lime in a large Ziplock bag. Add salt and pepper then squish to combine. Add chicken breasts then marinate for 30 minutes - 1 hour in the refrigerator. Preheat grill to medium-high, making sure grates are well greased. Grill chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on the first side, then 3-4 minutes on the second side, depending on how big they are and how well done you like them. Remove to a plate to rest for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat coconut oil in a very large skillet over medium/medium-high heat (6 out of 10.) Add cauliflower, season liberally with salt and pepper, and then saute until tender, 5-7 minutes. Squeeze in juice from remaining lime half then add 3-4 Tablespoons coconut milk, depending on how coconutty you want it. Add cilantro then stir to combine. Taste then add salt and pepper if necessary. Scoop onto plates then top with chicken and serve with extra sweet chili sauce for dipping.
GRILLED CHICKEN CHILI
This is a recipe developed by a friend who works in the local supermarkets Butcher Shop. Many thanks to Bill Baumgart for a wonderful and delicious meal, and for sharing his recipes with us.
Provided by Chabear01
Categories Chicken
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Coat Chicken with olive oil and season with black pepper, garlic powder and cumin. Grill till done. Put aside on plate.
- In a soup pot heat some olive oil put in chopped onions, bell pepper, anaheim chili, cilantro stems and some leaves, saute till tender crisp.
- Add wine, tomatoes and juice, chicken broth, black pepper, garlic powder, cumin, crushed red chilis, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add beans.
- When grilled chicken is cool enough to handle, chop into bite size pieces. Add chopped chicken and any juices from cooked chicken into soup.
- Serving Suggestions:.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and grated jack cheese, with warm flour tortillas on the side. Bill also suggests an Ice cold Corona and a wedge of lime.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.7, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 826.1, Carbohydrate 57.5, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 33
GRILLED CHICKEN HATCH CHILE CHILI
Made this up and it turned out simply delicious.
Provided by Joseph Melito
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes White Chili Recipes
Time 57m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Grill chicken thighs until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board; dice.
- Grill Hatch chile peppers, turning frequently, until blackened and blistered, 2 to 3 minutes. Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Peel off skin and dice flesh into small pieces.
- Place diced chile peppers in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of water and onion; cook and stir until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Stir in diced chicken, remaining water, garbanzo beans, and chili seasoning mix. Simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 106.4 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1148.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
TEQUILA CHILI-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN
This grilled chicken is very good even without the Tequila. Just set back and enjoy the day with friends. Let the grill do the rest.
Provided by Zelda Hopkins
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Make marinade by mixing all ingredients in shallow glass or plastic or resealable plastic bag.
- 2. Flatten each chicken breast to 1/4 inch thickness, between sheets of plastic wrap or wax paper. Add chicken to marinade.
- 3. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours. Remove chicken from marinade; discard remaining marinade.
- 4. Cover and grill chicken 4-6 inches from medium heat for 8-10 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is no longer pink.
GRILLED LIME CILANTRO CHICKEN WITH SWEET CHILI SAUCE
Perfectly grilled tender and juicy chicken marinated in a lime cilantro marinade with soy sauce and topped with sweet chili sauce. Marinate the chicken the night before or the morning-of and you'll be ready for dinner in no time. This recipe was made in a Panasonic CIO.
Provided by bd.weld
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Panasonic
Time 3h27m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag. Combine 1/4 cup cilantro, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, and garlic in a small bowl. Pour over chicken and seal the bag. Let marinate in the refrigerator, 3 hours to overnight.
- Preheat Panasonic® Countertop Induction Oven to Medium on the "Grill" setting.
- Place chicken on the grill pan. Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Brush chicken with sweet chili sauce. Garnish with 1 teaspoon cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 44.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 702.3 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
GRILLED CHILI CHICKEN
Hot and Spicy, just the way I like it! Plus its on the grill, which is one of my favorite ways to cook. Decrease the amount of jalapeno pepper if you can't handle the heat. You may be able to decrease the amount of red bell pepper depending on the size of your chicken breasts and the size of your bell peppers. Prep and cooking time does not include the 1 hour marinating time.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 48m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the chili powder, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, and 2 tbsp olive oil; stir well. Brush the chili mixture on both sides of the chicken breasts. Place in a shallow dish; cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Grill the chicken over hot coals (400 to 500 degrees) for 5-6 minutes on each side or until the chicken is done. Arrange the chicken on a serving platter; set aside, and keep warm.
- Brush the skin of the red bell peppers with 1 tbsp olive oil. Grill the peppers, cut side up, over medium coals (300 to 350 degrees) for 6 to 8 minutes or until charred. Cut the peppers into thin strips; set aside.
- Saute onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in the remaining 1 1/2 tsp olive oil in a large skillet until the onion is tender. Add the reserved sweet red pepper strips; stir well. Add the cilantro and the remaining 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; stir well. Remove from heat. Spoon the pepper mixture over the hot chicken. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.2, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 77.3, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 9.2, Protein 17.3
Tips:
- Use a variety of chili peppers to create a complex flavor profile. Chipotle peppers add a smoky heat, while cayenne peppers provide a sharp kick. For a milder chili, use ancho or guajillo peppers.
- Toast the spices before adding them to the chili. This will help to release their flavor and create a more robust broth.
- Don't overcrowd the pot. If the chicken and vegetables are too tightly packed, they won't cook evenly.
- Cook the chili over low heat for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop and the chicken to become tender.
- Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Common choices include shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.
Conclusion:
This grilled chicken chili is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a cold night. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its smoky flavor and complex spice profile, this chili is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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