Best 2 Grilled Chile Lime Chicken Recipes

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Grilled chile lime chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of lime juice, chili powder, garlic, and cumin, then grilled until cooked through. The result is a juicy, tender chicken with a slightly spicy and tangy flavor. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables, and enjoy a delicious and healthy meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED CHILE-CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN



Grilled Chile-Cilantro-Lime Chicken image

This easy chile-cilantro-lime chicken is salty, sweet, sour, and spicy. It's great on salads, with rice, or in burritos and wraps!

Provided by boltfan

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lime, zested
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground cumin
4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk lime juice, olive oil, garlic, lime zest, salt, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and cumin together in a small bowl. Place chicken in a large plastic bag or a bowl and add lime marinade. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and place in a refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place chicken breasts on the preheated grill and cook until no longer pink in the center and skin is golden and lightly charred, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken breasts to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 639.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

GRILLED CHILE-LIME CHICKEN



Grilled Chile-Lime Chicken image

A lime and chile marinade is the secret to this juicy and flavorful chicken.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb)

Steps:

  • To make marinade, in shallow glass or plastic dish, or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients except chicken.
  • Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick. Add chicken to marinade; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Cover and grill chicken over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use fresh, ripe chilies. If fresh chilies are unavailable, you can substitute dried chilies. Be sure to soak them in warm water for at least 30 minutes before using.
  • When grilling the chicken, be sure to cook it over medium-high heat. This will help to create a nice char on the outside while keeping the inside moist and juicy.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the chicken in a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • To make the lime crema, be sure to use fresh lime juice. Bottled lime juice will not give you the same flavor.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

Grilled chile lime chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the spicy chilies, the tangy lime, and the moist, juicy chicken is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give grilled chile lime chicken a try. You won't be disappointed.

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