07/02/2026
Grilled Chicken with Chili and Lime
Juicy skin-on chicken thighs marinated in
fresh lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, honey,
garlic, and bold chili powder — grilled until
deeply golden with smoky char marks and bright
zesty flavor in every single bite.
This easy 30-minute summer recipe is the
kind of vibrant crowd-pleasing dish that
works perfectly for backyard barbecues,
quick weeknight dinners, or any gathering
where everyone keeps asking for seconds.
Ingredients:
4 skin-on chicken thighs, bones removed
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 tbsp lime zest
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small jalapeño, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
Directions:
1- Rinse chicken thighs, remove bones and
pat completely dry with paper towels
2- Whisk lime juice, lime zest, olive oil,
cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, honey, salt,
and chili powder together in a large bowl
3- Add chicken to marinade, coat evenly and
refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight
for best flavor
4- Preheat grill to medium-high heat 400°F
(200°C) and brush grates lightly with oil
5- Place chicken on grill with some of the
garlic, cilantro, and jalapeños from the
marinade on top
6- Grill 6-8 minutes per side until deeply
golden, charred, and internal temperature
reaches 165°F (74°C)
7- Rest 5 minutes then serve with lime
wedges, Mexican street corn, or
cilantro lime rice
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinate Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 320