Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chipotle Lime Chicken, a dish that transforms simple grilled chicken into a zesty, smoky delight. Marinated with chipotle chili powder, fresh lime juice, garlic, and cilantro, this recipe guarantees juicy chicken with every bite. Perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners, it’s easy to prepare and versatile enough for tacos, salads, or rice bowls. Impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleaser that packs a punch of flavor with minimal effort. Get ready to elevate your grilling game!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 – 2.5 lbs deboned skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (roughly chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (chopped finely)
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Remove bones from chicken thighs while leaving the skin intact. Rinse and pat dry.
- Make the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, zest, olive oil, cilantro, jalapeño, chili powder, garlic, honey, and salt. Reserve some marinade for basting.
- Marinate: Add chicken to the marinade and coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush reserved marinade over the chicken and grill for about 5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with fresh lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 130mg