Description
A refreshing and zesty dish featuring boneless chicken breasts marinated in chili and lime, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine lime juice, chili powder, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until no longer pink inside.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve with rice, veggies, or in tacos.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken for several hours or overnight. To enhance flavor, you can sear the chicken on high heat while grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chili lime chicken, grilled chicken, easy dinner, summer recipe, family meal