Description
Chili Lime Chicken is a zesty, flavorful dish made with fresh lime juice and spices, perfect for a quick and easy chicken dinner or taco filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to create marinade
- Place chicken in a bag or dish and coat with marinade
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
- Preheat grill or pan to medium-high heat
- Remove chicken and let excess marinade drip off
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes
- Slice or serve whole and garnish with cilantro
Notes
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor
- Do not overcook to keep chicken juicy
- Use fresh lime juice for best taste
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 85