Chile Lime Chicken

Looking for an easy but crazy flavorful grilled chicken? Look no further, we’ve got you covered! This chile lime chicken is ridiculously simple to make, but it’s packed with flavor. Aside from the usual suspects like organic chicken breasts and olive oil, you also need fresh cilantro, limes, honey and the secret ingredient comes in this little shaker from Trader Joe’s.

This chile lime seasoning blend is one of our go-to mixed spices. If you can’t find this at your local TJ’s, it’s just a mixture of salt, chili powders, and lime juice, so you can improvise with some chili, cayenne, salt, and extra lime juice, and you should be able to get by with that to achieve the same flavor. In a freezer bag, add the chicken breasts with a few shakes of the chile lime blend and marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes. Grill and serve.

It’s that easy. Pair this with our GTK Elote as a side, and you are covered. Weeknight dinner made simple, weekends too!

What to Eat with Chile Lime Chicken?

You can enjoy your Chile Lime Chicken with tortillas to make quick tacos, or serve it with rice and black beans. Last time I made it, I had it with Portabella Mushroom Sliders because we were already making them for a family dinner, it was such a delicious combo, I also served Sweet Corn & Quinoa, which turned out to be a fresh option that paired so well with the chicken.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 organic skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 1 C loosely packed cilantro, chopped + more for serving
• juice of 2 limes
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 – 4 shakes TJ’s Chile Lime seasoning blend + more for serving
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

How to Make Chile Lime Chicken?

Step 1:

In a large ziploc freezer bag add chicken, honey, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and chile lime seasoning. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 2:

Heat BBQ and grill chicken approx 5 minutes per side until cooked through. Plate chicken with 1-2 more shakes of chile lime seasoning, chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Zip-top freezer bag
• Knife (with adult supervision)
• Cutting board
• BBQ grill or stove-top grill pan
• Tongs or spatula
• Measuring spoons
• Juicer or fork for squeezing limes
• Plate for serving

How to Store Leftovers?

If you have extra Chile Lime Chicken, let it cool down first. Then place it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator. It will stay good for about 5 days.

FAQ

What does Chile Lime Chicken taste like?

It’s a little tangy and sweet due to using honey, and a little spicy too.

Can I use a different type of chicken?

Yes, you can use chicken thighs or even chicken drumsticks.

Can I cook this without a grill?

Yes, you can cook it in a pan on the stove.

Is Trader Joe’s Chile Lime Seasoning spicy?

It has a tiny spiciness, but it’s not too spicy.

Can I marinate the chicken longer?

Yes! You can leave it in the fridge for a few hours or even overnight, as I did.

Can I make it in the oven?

Sure, bake it at 375°F for about 25-30 minutes, or until it’s cooked through.

What can I do if I don’t have the Chile Lime seasoning?

You can mix chili powder, lime zest, a pinch of salt, and a little garlic powder.

Chile Lime Chicken is a nice, easy meal that you can make at home with just a few simple ingredients. It’s great for lunch or dinner and perfect to share with your family.

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