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    Grilled Chicken With Lime Butter Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Honey, chocolate, chili, and…lime? That’s right – and it tastes delicious. The zingy citrus-herb butter perfectly brings out the warmer, savory flavors in the chicken rub, proving once again that cocoa powder is a completely legitimate ingredient in things that aren’t candy.

    If you remember loving chocolate but even the dark kind is too sweet these days, a savory cocoa powder recipe like this might be just the thing.

    Grilled Chicken With Lime Butter

    You can use any part of a chicken for this recipe – legs, drumsticks, thighs, or breasts are all good. If you’re looking for more of a classic savory taste, you can also skip the lime butter and just go with the chicken; the grilled meat by itself is delicious, even without the extra sauce.

    And on the other hand, you could also use the lime butter for something else as well; there's no reason to limit it to chicken. It would be great with fish, shrimp, or even the right beef dish.

    With so many flavors going on just in the chicken, this would be the perfect recipe to serve with a simple, fresh salad - maybe a soft bowl of butter lettuce or young baby greens.

    Follow it up with some fresh fruit for dessert, and you'll have a Paleo feast impressive enough for company but easy enough to make even on a busy evening.

    Grilled Chicken With Lime Butter Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 25 min COOK: 30 min

    Ingredients

    • 3½ to 4 lb. bone-in chicken parts;
    • 1 tbsp. chili powder;
    • 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon;
    • 1 tbsp. honey; (optional)
    • 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder;
    • 3 tbsp. olive oil;
    • 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

    Ingredients for the lime butter

    • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro;
    • ½ cup ghee, melted;
    • 1 serrano chile, minced;
    • 2 tbsp. shallots, minced;
    • 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice;
    • Freshly ground black pepper;
    Grilled Chicken With Lime Butter Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
    2. In a bowl, combine the chili powder, ground cinnamon, cocoa powder, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey, if using, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well blended.
    3. Brush the chicken pieces with the sauce.
    4. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 30 min (or until the chicken is cooked; the exact time will vary depending on what chicken parts you're using).
    5. Combine all the ingredients for the lime butter in a bowl.
    6. Drizzle the lime butter over the chicken before serving.

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    Grilled Chicken With Lime Butter Recipe

    Grilled Chicken With Lime Butter Recipe

    A savory grilling sauce and a zesty lime butter topping give this chicken an impressive amount of flavor.
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 1182 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3½ to 4 lb. bone-in chicken parts
    • 1 tbsp. chili powder
    • 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
    • 1 tbsp. honey optional
    • 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 3 tbsp. olive oil
    • 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Ingredients for the lime butter

    • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • ½ cup ghee melted
    • 1 serrano chile minced
    • 2 tbsp. shallots minced
    • 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
    • Freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your grill to a medium-high heat.
    • In a bowl, combine the chili powder, ground cinnamon, cocoa powder, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, if using, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well blended.
      1 tbsp. chili powder, 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp. honey, 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Brush the chicken pieces with the sauce.
      3½ to 4 lb. bone-in chicken parts
    • Place the chicken on grill and cook for about 30 min (or until the chicken is cooked the exact time will vary depending on what chicken parts you’re using).
    • Combine all the ingredients for the lime butter in a bowl .
      ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, ½ cup ghee, 1 serrano chile, 2 tbsp. shallots, 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice, Freshly ground black pepper
    • Drizzle the lime butter over the chicken before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1182kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 75gFat: 94gSaturated Fat: 33gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 40gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 355mgSodium: 343mgPotassium: 908mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1748IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword butter, grilled chicken, lime
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