You’ll want this spicy and zesty recipe on the grill asap! Grilled Chili Lime Chicken that’s a delicious healthy entree for your next bqq or cookout! It’s gluten-free, paleo, and allergy-free; perfect for pleasing the crowd and awakening the taste buds!
Fire up those grills, there’s a delicious chicken recipe that needs to be made STAT! The humble flavors of chili lime…okay, not so humble, but classic. Just the combo you want when you need something a bit spicy and a bit zesty. Something to really awaken the taste buds and brighten up a boring old chicken breast! Toss it on the grill and you have yourself one delicious grilled chili lime chicken dinner on hand!
Y’all know I LOVE grilled chicken. I have developed the best, the only quintessential classic you’ll ever need, but sometimes I like to shake things up and keep things interesting. Summer is the perfect time to enjoy those spicy zingy flavors that remind us of somewhere tropical, or at least further down south. Is chili lime Tex-Mex? Mexican? Caribbean? Regardless, it just feels right for a grilled chicken recipe!
When it comes to great flavorful grilled chicken, it’s all about the marinade. This one combines a whole lot of fresh lime juice, chili power, and some other yummy spices that complete this chili lime flavor profile! It actually was too spicy, but perfect zesty; just how I like it! Citrus is always a good idea when you’re not sure where to start on flavorings. It’s fresh flavor without any nonsense. And it’s cheap. Keep the kitchen stocked with limes and lemons and you’ll always have a delicious way to flavor up your dinner proteins!
Grilled Chili Lime Chicken
Grilled Chili Lime Chicken (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Allergy-Free)
You’ll want this spicy and zesty recipe on the grill asap! Grilled Chili Lime Chicken that’s a delicious healthy entree for your next bqq or cookout! It’s gluten-free, paleo, and allergy-free; perfect for pleasing the crowd and awakening the taste buds!
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 Limes (Juice & Zest)
- 2 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tsp Cumin
- 1 Tsp Dried Cilantro
- 1/4 Tsp Ground Ginger
- 1/4 Tsp Dried Lemongrass
Instructions
- Juice and zest the two limes in a large bowl, whisk in the other spices and herbs.
- Place your chicken breasts in the bowl of marinade; rub and mix everything together to coat.
- Let the chicken marinate in the fridge for 1-3 hours.
- Heat your grill and grill the chicken breasts for 12-15 minutes on each side, or until the chicken in throughly cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Easy, peasy, and delicious! Basically, if you need to grill some chicken breasts, but want to keep things healthy, gluten-free, paleo, allergy-free, heck…Whole 30 “approved”, while WOWing everyone with crazy good flavors…then this is the chicken recipe for you! When the weather gets warm, we only grill (and slow cook) our chicken over in this household (and by we, I mean me and I always opt for the grill if I can! Indoor or outdoor!)
So tell me:
+ Are you one of those people who always has a bowl of lemons and limes in the kitchen?
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indah nuria
I know I will definitely love this recipe! Chicken and lime are the best! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Always a great combo for flavor!
jenny walters
Looks and sounds fabulous!Pinned,yummed and stumbled!Def going to give this a try x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! Enjoy!
Patty
This recipe looks delicious; I can’t wait to try it! Thanks so much for sharing! Have a great weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you enjoy it, Patty!
Emily
Looks delicious!!! Definitely going to try this recipe this summer!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I’m glad to hear it!
Noleen Miller
Oh my hat – this chicken look delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is a delicious one!
Erlene
I make a lime marinaded chicken too. So simple and yet so tasty. Will have to try yours since you add a few different ingredients than me.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Citrus is always a good idea!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello
I have been trying to eat healthier lately so I have been eating a lot of baked and grilled chicken. Can’t wait to try this recipe out. Thanks for sharing
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A staple for everyday life!
Mel
Grilled marinated chicken is the best. Yours looks absolutely delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Grilling chicken is the best.
Melissa | Bless this Mess
Chili lime is one of my all-time favorite flavor combos – so good on chicken!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So good! Spice, zest, super fresh!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
Ooh, I like how you’ve added chilli to your marinade there Rebecca. I do my lime chicken without it but I’m away to try it next time with chilli. Love thought of that adding some heat! Thanks for this recipe and the inspiration! Have a fantastic weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Lol, well that’s what you’d typically do for chili lime flavor.
Lynne
This looks delicious!! I will definitely give this a try. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome, glad to hear!
adriana
This sounds SO good! I definitely need to try making this, looks amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks, enjoy!
Susanne
Those spices are right up our alley! We love anything with some heat…can’t wait to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Not too much here, but you can amp it up as much as you’d like!
Rachel
This sounds absolutely fabulous! I just pinned it so that I can come back to it in a couple of weeks. I’ll be doing weight watchers again in a few weeks (after my 3rd child is born) and I’m looking for recipes just like this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well, I’m sure grilled chicken is great for that!
Lily
I am the biggest fan of anything with lime — so I must try this ASAP!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Perfect citrus!
Sara
That looks absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Tami
I’m on the hunt for recipes to help the transition to a gluten free lifestyle easier. This one is going to the top of the list.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Lol, well enjoy!
Kristi McAllister
I’ve been gluten-free for a long, long time so I’m always looking for tasty recipes! I’ve pinned this one to my GF board on Pinterest so that I can try it myself! Looks easy and yummy! Great photos too — they should really be in a magazine spread!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well then you’ll love everything here on Strength and Sunshine!
Shelby @Fitasamamabear
Excellent. I pulled chicken for dinner tonight and have everything to make this- sounds awesome and perfect for a warmday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You are in for a delicious meal, my friend!
Shelby @Fitasamamabear
It was tasty! An awesome marinade.
Annette Dattilo
I love learning new chicken recipes. This sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You can never have too many!
Harmony, Momma To Go
I pinned this for summer grilling! We always need new recipes and my husband tends to like simple things
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This will be a winner to have!
Marta Rivera Diaz
I just made chili-lime chicken this weekend! It was such a hit. When it’s made like this you can easily transform it for nachos, tacos, salads, etc. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? Such a great flavor combo!
Steph Eddy
This sounds delicious! I’ll definitely need to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Glad to hear it!