Grilled Chili Lime Chicken is made with tender and juicy grilled chicken with the best chili lime marinade! This is one that your family will love!

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Grilled Chili Lime Chicken

This simple chili lime marinade can work its magic in as little as a half hour. But, it’s 10 times better if you can let it hang out in the fridge for a few hours. Serve it up with a side salad or your favorite Spring veggies. Kick off grilling season with this tasty recipe! Make my coconut lime skillet chicken for a creamy twist!

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Equipment

  • Grill

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  • ▢ 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
  • ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Instructions

  • To make the marinade, add 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar , 2 teaspoons chili powder , 1 teaspoon garlic powder , 1 teaspoon onion powder , 1 teaspoon salt , ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper , and 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Add 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs to a large ziplock bag and top with the marinade. Make sure all of the chicken is coated with the marinade, then press all the excess air out of the bag and seal. Place the marinating chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
  • Before cooking, preheat the grill to medium-high. Use tongs to transfer the chicken to the grill, then discard the marinade.
  • Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through and the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit on a thermometer. Serve immediately.

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Grilled Chili Lime Chicken

Equipment

  • Grill

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Instructions

  • To make the marinade, add 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar , 2 teaspoons chili powder , 1 teaspoon garlic powder , 1 teaspoon onion powder , 1 teaspoon salt , ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper , and 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Add 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs to a large ziplock bag and top with the marinade. Make sure all of the chicken is coated with the marinade, then press all the excess air out of the bag and seal. Place the marinating chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
  • Before cooking, preheat the grill to medium-high. Use tongs to transfer the chicken to the grill, then discard the marinade.
  • Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through and the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit on a thermometer. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

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