Description
A vibrant dish that elevates grilled chicken with zesty lime and smoky chili flavors, perfect for quick dinners and casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts
- ¼ cup Fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine fresh lime juice, chili powder, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl, whisking to mix well.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, ensuring they’re well coated with the marinade and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Grill or bake the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Serve alongside rice, veggies, or in warm tacos, and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra kick, consider adding diced jalapeños to the marinade or swapping chili powder for smoked paprika.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chili chicken, lime chicken, grilled chicken, quick dinner, gluten-free recipe