This Chili Lime Grilled Chicken is juicy, flavorful and marinated in a delicious combination of spices making this the perfect summer recipe! Pair it with fresh salsa and cauliflower rice for a complete meal!
We live for grilling in the summer so having a simple go-to marinade is an absolute necessity! This is one of our favorites because it is packed with flavor! You only need a few simple ingredients that you probably already have sitting around your kitchen. I use a spice combination of ancho chili powder and chipotle chili powder along with some cumin, coriander and paprika. Then I mix it all together with some olive oil, garlic and fresh lime juice! Seriously so delicious.
Like I said before, this chili lime marinade was just made for summer and this chili lime recipe would be great for tacos, salads, or even on shrimp! I love serving this up with a side of brown rice, vegetables and fresh salsa for a complete meal.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- chicken – this recipe calls for 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, but you could also use boneless chicken thighs or even chicken wings as well.
- olive oil – this helps infuse the flavors into the chicken and prevents it from sticking to the grill. I like to use a good olive oil that doesn’t have to be expensive, just make sure it’s cold-pressed and organic for the most flavor.
- lime juice + zest – this adds such a bright, fresh taste and you’ll need one lime plus the lime zest. Make sure to use a fresh lime as bottled lime juice can have a bitter taste.
- fresh cilantro – adds such a flavorful fresh taste to the chicken marinade.
- seasonings – a combination of ancho chili powder, chipotle chili powder, ground cumin, coriander and paprika, you could also add a little onion powder and garlic powder.
- salt + black pepper – adds flavor.
This simple marinade would also taste great over salmon, shrimp or steak as well! Serve with tortillas and make tacos or tasty burrito bowls.
How to Make Chili Lime Grilled Chicken
- Marinate chicken. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, spices, lime juice, lime zest and cilantro. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken in a large ziplock bag and pour marinade over top, letting the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Grill chicken. Preheat grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat and brush grill with oil to prevent sticking. Cook the chicken 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through (internal temp should be 165 degrees F).
- Let rest and enjoy! Remove chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with some fresh pico de gallo and enjoy!
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Marinating and Meal Prep
I prefer to marinate my chicken for about 4 to 5 hours (or even overnight) to really make this flavorful, but if you’re running short on time I would at least marinate your chicken for 30 minutes to an hour before grilling. If you don’t have a grill you can of course bake your chicken in the oven or throw it in a skillet, you’ll still get the same great taste!
Oh and this chicken is great for meal prep too! Leftovers will last in your fridge for 3 to 4 days stored in a sealed, airtight container. I like to throw my leftover chicken onto a salad because the leftovers literally taste better the next day. This recipe is for 3 or 4 chicken breasts so if you wanted to make more you can easily just double the marinade.
More Chicken Recipes You’ll Love
- Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry
- Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
- Easy Baked Chicken Tenders
- Greek Chicken Kabobs
- Turmeric Ginger Grilled Chicken
Hope you all enjoy this Chili Lime Chicken recipe. If you love this recipe as much as we do, please leave ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ below and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram using the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! I love seeing all your delicious recreations!
Chili Lime Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime + zest
- 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients except the chicken.
- Place chicken in a large ziplock bag and pour marinade over top. Let chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes to an hour or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium heat and brush grill with oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill chicken 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until cooked through (internal temp should be 165 degrees)
- Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This looks so good! 😋
This is my favorite chicken recipe! It is SO healthy!!! 😋
Recipe looks DELISH!!! Definitely making this tonight for dinner with your Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice and Pico De Gallo recipes!!
I have a question: Is it ground coriander or coriander seeds that you used in marinade?
Thanks 🙂
Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy this! I used ground coriander in this 🙂