Easy and Delicious Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Thighs
Servings: 4
For a quick and tasty summer meal, make these Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Thighs! Enjoy them as tacos, burrito bowls or as a salad topper!
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Ingredients
- 1.5-2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 limes, zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp ground chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- fresh cilantro for garnish
- extra lime wedges for garnish
- oil for the grill
Instructions
- Whisk chicken marinade in a large bowl (3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 limes, zested and juiced; 2 tbsp ground chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp ground pepper; 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup).
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl of marinade, ensuring all of the chicken is covered with the marinade. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes
- When ready to grill, preheat the barbecue grill to medium high, about 400-425F. Oil the grill well.
- When the barbecue grill is heated, remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and place on the grill, cooking for 8 minutes to start. Then flip the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and squeeze fresh lime over top before serving.
Notes
How to serve chili lime chicken thighs
- Chicken tacos: serve chicken with grilled tortillas, avocados, salsa, fresh cilantro, cabbage coleslaw mix and cilantro.
- Chicken bowls: serve with rice, pickled onions and cilantro.
- Serve with grilled veggies and your favourite grain.
- Chicken burrito bowls: serve with brown rice, black beans, chopped romaine lettuce, corn, avocado and shredded cheese.
- Make these barbecue chicken nachos with this chili lime chicken for an extra boost of flavour!
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