Chili Lime Grilled Chicken

ByRasa Malaysia

4.57 from 166 votes

Published Aug 03, 2021

Updated Aug 21, 2024

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Chili Lime Grilled Chicken - moist and delicious chicken marinated in chili and lime and grilled to golden perfection in this easy recipe that takes 30 mins

Chili lime chicken - moist and delicious chicken marinated with chili and lime and grill to perfection.

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The Best Grilled Chicken

This chili lime grilled chicken is absolutely delicious, juicy, and flavorful. It hits all the right notes: citrusy, aromatic, with a pleasant nuance of the cilantro and garlic.

Ingredients For Grilled Chicken Marinade

Delicious chili lime grilled chicken on a wooden chopping board.
  • Lime juice and zest
  • Olive oil
  • Cilantro
  • Jalapeno
  • Garlic
  • Honey
  • Chili powder

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How To Make Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Recipe

Easy and quick skillet grilled chicken marinated with chili and lime.

For the chicken, the original recipe calls for chicken breast but I opted for chicken thighs with the skin and bone.

I remove the bones prior to marinating the chicken and still keep the skin. The end result is crispy skin, and tender, juicy chicken meat.

I love the combination of chili, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice in the marinade. They pair so well with the chicken, with a tint of spiciness from the chili.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I grill the perfect chicken breast?

Keep at medium heat covered for about 5-7 minutes, then flip it over. Grill for another 5-7 minutes, or until the thermometer reads 165°.

Is it healthy to eat grilled chicken?

Yes, chicken is high in protein and also low in calories. It is very useful in diets working to shed body fat.

Does this recipe have to grilled?

No. You can make it anytime with a cast-iron grill pan or regular skillet, or bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes at 400F. The end result is always amazing.

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 515 calories per serving.

Asian style Chili lime chicken featuring grilled chciken sliced and ready to serve on a wooden chopping board.

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4.57 from 166 votes

Chili Lime Grilled Chicken

By: Bee Yinn Low
Chili lime chicken – moist and delicious chicken marinated with chili and lime and grill to perfection. Easy recipe that takes 30 mins! 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
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Ingredients  

  • 2 – 2 1/2 lbs. (900g-1.1kg) skin on chicken thighs

Marinade:

  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 teaspoons fresh lime zest
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped finely
  • 2 jalapeño, chopped finely
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder , or to taste

Instructions 

  • Rinse the chicken thighs, remove the bones, leaving the skin on, and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  • Get a big bowl and mix all the ingredients for the marinade together using a whisk. Make sure the marinade is well combined.
  • Add the chicken to the marinade, making sure to stir and coat the chicken evenly. Marinate for 2 hours.
  • Fire up the grill, brush a little oil on the surface. Add some of the garlic, cilantro, and jalapeno from the marinade on top of the chicken and grill until golden brown and charred on both sides. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Watch the cooking video on this page for step-by-step guide.
You can make this chili lime chicken with a cast-iron grill pan or regular skillet, or bake in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400F and bake it for about 20-25 minutes or until the skin becomes brown and charred. You can also use skinless and boneless chicken thighs or breasts.

Nutrition

Serving: 6people, Calories: 515kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 40g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 20g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 185mg, Sodium: 928mg, Potassium: 442mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 325IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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208 Comments

  1. Tracey says:

    Will this recipe still work without the oil? Trying to cut down

    Reply
    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      It will be dry and not moist.

      Reply
  2. Valenbarcelona says:

    5 stars
    Hi Rasa,
    I made this chicken recipe for lunch today, cooking the meat on a flattop grill (“plancha in Spanish”) and it was absolutely gorgeous!!! It is very easy and quick to prepare, and I served it with a ratatouille.
    Thanks a lot for sharing this great recipe.
    Val

    Reply
    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      So great that you liked my chili lime chicken.

      Reply
  3. susan says:

    curious – are the jalapeño seeds suppose to be left in? not seeing if they should be gutted or not. thanks

    Reply
    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Discard the seeds.

      Reply
  4. Rashmi Primlani says:

    Looks so delish, can’t wait to try.

    Reply
  5. thailand tour says:

    5 stars
    it looks delicious, Thank’s.

    Reply
  6. تور ترکیه says:

    5 stars
    Looks beautiful. And it was delicious.

    Reply
    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Jen says:

    I made this chicken a while ago with Mexican rice and pico de gallo, and it was a hit. My family loved it. They said I didn’t make enough lol I’m doing this again today! I love how flexible the recipe is. This time we don’t have chicken thighs so I am using breasts.

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    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Hi Jen – thanks for trying my recipe. I know this chili lime chicken is so DELICIOUS!

      Reply
  8. transplantwest says:

    Found the link to recipes… duh. thanks !

    Reply
  9. Valerie says:

    Hi Rasa,
    This chicken recipe looks delicious! I’m sure the chicken breasts can be incorporated into a salad, do you think it’s a good idea?

    Reply
    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Yeah, you can. :)

      Reply
  10. Ann says:

    Hi there, I want to try this recipe as soon as possible, it looks delicious. By the way, how many serving size will it be for 600 calories?

    Reply