Grilled Chili-Lime Chicken Recipe
Chili-lime chicken on the grill with zesty sweet potatoes by their side and lemonade flowing from the tap... A perfect summer feast.
Servings 4 people
Calories 427kcal
Cost 10
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, diced
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 2 tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro minced
- Juice and zest 1 lime
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves chopped finely
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. red chili flakes
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh cilantro minced (to garnish)
- Bamboo skewers
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, garlic, honey, and chili flakes, and season to taste with salt and pepper.2 tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro, Juice and zest 1 lime, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tsp. honey, 1 tsp. red chili flakes, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Add the diced chicken to the marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 8 hours.4 chicken breasts
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, keeping the remaining marinade aside.
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for 5 minutes.Bamboo skewers
- Alternate the diced chicken and bell pepper pieces on the skewers.2 bell peppers
- Brush with the remaining marinade, and place on the grill.
- Grill the skewers for 4 to 5 minutes, brushing with the marinade at every turn.
- Serve the chicken skewers topped with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.Fresh cilantro
Nutrition
Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2764IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg