Grilled Lime Fiesta Chicken
A vibrant and zesty chicken dish with fresh lime flavor, perfect for summer grilling and casual family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Place your chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any leftover marinade.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked, aiming for an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with your favorite Mexican sides.
Notes
For a different flavor, swap lime juice for lemon, or olive oil for avocado oil. Add diced jalapeños to the marinade for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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