Description
A vibrant and flavorful grilled chicken dish marinated in lime juice and chili that promises to be the star of any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and turn to coat them thoroughly. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Your Cooking Surface: Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken on the grill or in the baking pan. Grill or bake for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Garnish: Remove the chicken from the heat and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve with your favorite sides!
Notes
For best flavor, marinate overnight. Serve with rice or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, chili lime, summer recipes, easy recipes, healthy recipes