Description
Chipotle Lime Chicken is a vibrant and zesty grilled chicken dish that brings together the smoky heat of chipotle chili and the refreshing tang of lime juice. It’s perfect for summer barbecues, family dinners, or a quick weeknight meal. With a marinade rich in flavor and simple preparation steps, this dish promises to impress your guests while being easy to whip up. The juicy chicken thighs are enhanced with garlic and fresh cilantro, creating a delightful taste explosion with every bite. Serve it in tacos, salads, or as a stand-alone main course for a flavorful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 – 2.5 lbs deboned skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (finely chopped)
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by deboning thighs and patting dry.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, zest, olive oil, cilantro, jalapeño, chipotle powder, garlic, honey, and salt.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 109mg