Description
Grilled chicken gets a zesty upgrade with sweet chili lime chicken that sparks excitement at your dinner table. Fresh lime and chili combine perfectly for a quick, delicious meal that brings restaurant-quality flavors straight to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Whisk ¼ cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger into a smooth marinade.
- Sprinkle 4 chicken breasts generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
- Pour marinade over chicken and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- Heat outdoor grill to 400°F with clean, lightly oiled grates.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and place on hot grill.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on first side until golden brown grill marks appear.
- Flip chicken and grill additional 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer grilled chicken to clean plate and let rest 3-4 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Slice chicken diagonally and garnish with fresh lime wedges for squeezing.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate deeply into the meat.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe and juicy results.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- If you don’t have a grill, this chicken works perfectly in a hot skillet or under the broiler with similar delicious results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg