How to Make Grilled Chile-Cilantro-Lime Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Chile-Cilantro-Lime Chicken is a flavorful and delicious dish that is perfect for a summer barbecue or a weeknight dinner. This recipe combines the bold flavors of chile, cilantro, and lime to create a dish that is both spicy and refreshing.

Marinating the chicken in a mixture of chile, cilantro, lime juice, and spices adds depth and complexity to the flavor, while grilling the chicken gives it a smoky and charred exterior that adds a wonderful texture. The result is a dish that i...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 chicken breasts

  • 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

    204 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 640mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 260mg