Description
Indulge your taste buds with this Spicy and Juicy Chili Lime Chicken, a vibrant dish bursting with zesty lime and fiery spices. Each bite delivers a tantalizing explosion of flavor that transforms casual dinners into festive gatherings. Marinated to perfection, this chicken is versatile enough for grilling, baking, or pan-searing, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, olive oil, soy sauce, and honey until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in a ziplock bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over them. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least one hour (up to overnight for best results).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F). Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess.
- Grill each side for about 6-7 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
- Let chicken rest for five minutes before slicing or serving whole. Drizzle with leftover marinade if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 110mg