Chili Lime Chicken Thighs

Chili Lime Chicken Thighs

Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a zesty chili-lime blend, then grilled to perfection.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
40 min

Ingredients

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2 lbs chicken thighs
3 whole lime
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
0.25 cup cilantro

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Zest one lime and juice all three limes. In a bowl, combine lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken thighs to the bowl with the marinade. Toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

    30 min

  3. 3

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 375°F). Lightly oil the grill grates.

  4. 4

    Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade. Place chicken thighs on the preheated grill.

  5. 5

    Grill for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

    6 min

  6. 6

    Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

    5 min

Perfect With

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