Chili Lime Chicken
Chili Lime Chicken is a healthy, clean-eating recipe that makes zesty, succulent chicken breast, cooked perfectly in under 30 minutes. The easy lime chicken marinade infuses a bit of tangy heat into the meat and pairs perfectly with a salad or with your sides of choice. Enjoy this vibrant chicken recipe all year round!
Chili Lime Chicken
This garlic lime chicken is so easy to throw together with a simple marinade and a few minutes on the grill. Use the handy chart below to cook your healthy grilled chicken to perfection without drying it out.
Between the delicious flavor and tender, juicy texture, your guests will ask for this lime chicken recipe at every cookout of the year!
Enjoy this recipe with marinated green beans or grilled corn on the cob for a full spread at any cookout or weeknight meal.
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Grilled Chicken
- Light – Not all BBQ has to be smothered in sugar sauces. This garlic lime chicken is Paleo and Whole30 compliant.
- Flavorful – The chili lime chicken marinade packs a punch for a flavorful piece of meat with just a hint of spice.
- Easy – This marinade uses simple ingredients and is fast and easy to toss together. Then, just grill to your liking, and it’s done!
How to Make Garlic Lime Chicken
Lime Chicken Marinade
Add marinade ingredients to a bowl or a zip top bag and mix until well combined.
Cut slits into each chicken breast before adding to the liquid — this allows the marinade to penetrate the meat more effectively.
Place the meat in the fridge and allow it to marinate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight. The longer you marinate this lime chicken recipe, the more flavorful it will be!
Grill Chicken Breasts
Once your chicken is marinated to your liking, preheat your grill on medium-low heat. Grill chicken for 9-12 minutes on each side, or until the juices run clear.
Serve your lime chicken over a bed of lettuce with your vegetables of choice for a healthy grilled chicken salad, or with your favorite BBQ side dishes for a full meal.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Lime Chicken Recipe
How long should I leave my chicken in the marinade?
When you marinate chicken in citrus, you have to find a delicate balance between maximum flavor and good texture! Leave it overnight if you can, but don’t let it sit for longer than 24 hours. After that, the lime juice will start to break down the fibers in the meat, leaving you with a stringy, mushy texture.
How do I keep my grilled chicken juicy?
The marinade in this recipe will go a long way toward keeping your chicken juicy. Overcooking your meat will dry it out so be sure to grill it just until fully cooked (165°F), or until the juices run clear.
Allowing your chicken to rest for a few minutes before cutting will allow the juices to re-distribute throughout the meat and help keep it juicy throughout as well!
Is this chicken paleo?
Yes! This chicken fits into a variety of clean eating lifestyles, including paleo, keto/low-carb, Whole30, and 21 Day Fix.
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Chili Lime Chicken
Chili Lime Chicken is a healthy, clean-eating recipe that makes zesty, succulent chicken breast and cooks perfectly in under 30 minutes. The easy lime chicken marinade infuses a bit of tangy heat into the meat and pairs perfectly on a salad or with your sides of choice. Enjoy this vibrant chicken recipe all year round!
Servings 4
Calories 378kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients until combined and add the chicken breasts.
- Marinate for at least 2 hours (best if it sits overnight).
- Preheat the grill on medium-low.
- Grill chicken for 9-12 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 457mg | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 6.2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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This recipe sounds delicious and a nice change from our normal grilled chicken marinade. I also love your chicken chart and I’ll be buying a new meat thermometer this year to help me not over cook things. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday. Pinned.
I’m renovating my kitchen this summer, so I’ll be using the grill for dinners, this sounds like something I need to add to the meal plan. Thanks for linking up with #HomeMattersParty