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Grilled Chili Lime Chicken is made with tender and juicy grilled chicken with the best chili lime marinade! This is one that your family will love! 

Grilled Chili Lime Chicken on a black plate.

Hey hey it’s Tiffany from Creme de la Crumb here to share one of my very favorite go-to weeknight dinner recipes with you. Grilled chicken is a staple in my house, all year round but especially in the Spring and Summer time, and now that the weather has been warming up, I’ve been using my grill several times a week in celebration.

Simple chili lime marinade in a glass.

This simple chili lime marinade can work its magic in as little as a half hour but if you think ahead, it’s 10 times better if you can let it hang out in the fridge for a few hours. Serve it up with a side salad or your favorite Spring veggies and kick off grilling season with this tasty chili lime grilled chicken!

Grilled Chili Lime Chicken on a black plate.

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Grilled Chili Lime Chicken

4.70 from 10 votes
By: Tiffany
Grilled Chili Lime Chicken is made with tender and juicy grilled chicken with the best chili lime marinade! This is one that your family will love!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Whisk together vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Combine with chicken in a zip lock bag, press the excess air out, and seal. Chill for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Use tongs to transfer chicken to the grill, then discard the marinade and bag.
  • Grill for 6-10 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro if desired.

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Notes

Prep time does not include chilling time.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 19gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 686mgPotassium: 278mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 389IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

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

Additional Info

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
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About Tiffany

Tiffany is an avid cook and photographer who enjoys eating food as much as she does preparing it. She likes to focus on quick, no-fuss meals with lots of big, bold flavors the whole family will love. Putting her own tasty spin on a classic meal or flavor combination is her passion!

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35 Comments

    1. Hello Kat!
      It is 1 tablespoon of oil. Thanks so much for bringing that to my attention. I will make sure to get that added. Thanks for following along with me!

  1. I love this marinade, but a little unsure of how much & what kind of oil to use. Itโ€™s not listed with the other ingredients, but in the directions it says to mix the oil & apple cider vinegar together. Please clarify. Thanks

    1. Hi Barbara!
      I know you will love it! Some good side dishes for this would be asparagus, brussel sprouts, or just a good salad is always good. I hope you love it! Thanks so much for following along with me!!

  2. Great recipe, have used it many times but it seems the Oil type and amount are no longer listed. From memory its 4 Tbsp. EVOO I think.

  3. 3 stars
    It was good, but flavor was underwhelming. I probably will look for another marinade rather than doing this one again.

  4. 5 stars
    Best chicken I’ve ever tasted with a few changes to the recipe. Substitute Minced Garlic for Garlic Powder. Add dash of dried oregano. Triple the lime juice. Add 2 tablespoons Sriracha. Add 4 tablespoons honey. Use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts for grilling.

  5. 5 stars
    I made chicken skewers with this recipe for a camping trip. did it all ahead of time, froze the chicken in the marinade and cooked over the fire once it thawed. AMAZING! looking forward to trying it again. thank you!

    1. That is awesome to hear!! Way to go camping and making such a delicious meal!! Thanks for sharing! XOXO

  6. 5 stars
    Tried this last night, but baked it in the oven instead and then broiled it to finish it off. It was fantastic! I only marinated it for 30 mins, and it was full of flavor! I will certainly be making this again!

    1. That is SO good to hear! Thanks for sharing! I am so happy it turned out and you all loved it!

      Your Recipe Critic,
      Alyssa