Chili Lime Chicken
Description
Fire up that grill and make a wonderfully delicious, moist and juicy chicken. It's marinated in lime juice and zest, olive oil, cilantro, jalapeño, honey and chili powder to give it a great taste.
Ingredients
2 to 2 1/2 lb. skin-on, chicken thighs, deboned
Marinade:
1/2 c. freshly squeezed lime juice
3 t. fresh lime zest
1/4 c. olive oil
4 T. fresh cilantro, chopped finely
2 jalapeño, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 T. honey
2 t. salt
1 t. chili powder, or to taste
Directions
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Rinse chicken thighs, remove bones, leaving the skin on; pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
In a big bowl, whisk all marinade ingredients together, making sure the marinade is well combined.
Add chicken to the marinade, being sure to stir and coat chicken evenly. Marinate for 2 hours.
Preheat the grill and brush a little oil on the surface.
Add a little garlic, cilantro, and jalapeño from the marinade on top of the chicken; grill chicken until they turn golden brown and are charred on both sides.
Serve immediately.
Alternative:
This chili lime chicken can also be made with a cast-iron grill pan or a regular skillet, or baked in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the skin becomes brown and charred. Skinless and boneless chicken thighs or breasts can also be used.