Chili Lime Grilled Chicken
Boneless chicken breasts marinated with fresh lime, chili, garlic, warm spices, and cilantro, then grilled until juicy and lightly charred.
Instructions
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Step 1
Mince the garlic and chop the cilantro.
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Step 2
Whisk the prepared garlic and cilantro with the lime juice, olive oil, honey, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
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Step 3
Add the chicken and turn until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and no longer than 4 hours.
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Step 4
Preheat the grill to medium heat and brush the grates clean.
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Step 5
Transfer the chicken to the grill, let excess marinade drip into the bowl, and discard the remaining marinade. Grill the first side with the lid closed.
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Step 6
Turn the chicken and continue grilling until the thickest part reaches 74°C.
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Step 7
Move the chicken to a clean cutting board and rest before slicing or serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Marinate the chicken under refrigeration, discard raw marinade, and cook every breast to an internal temperature of 74°C.
Risk factors
- raw poultry cross-contamination
- undercooked chicken
- marinating outside refrigeration