Chipotle Lime Chicken
Chipotle Lime Chicken is a tantalizing dish that perfectly balances bold flavors and juicy tenderness, ideal for any occasion—from family gatherings to simple weeknight dinners. This easy grilled chicken recipe features a zesty marinade infused with fresh lime juice, smoky chipotle chili powder, and aromatic garlic. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavor that’s sure to impress your guests. With a quick preparation time and minimal cooking effort, you’ll find this dish both delicious and convenient.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 – 2.5 lbs deboned skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (roughly chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (finely chopped)
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting slits along each side of the bone and rinsing it with cold water. Pat dry and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, cilantro, jalapeño, chipotle chili powder, garlic, honey, and salt until combined.
- Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring it's well-coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Preheat your grill to high heat. Brush reserved marinade onto the chicken before grilling.
- Grill the chicken for about 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g) of grilled chicken
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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