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Grilled Chili Spiced Chicken With Cilantro Lime Gremolata

July 29, 2016 by GG 13 Comments

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Grilled Chili Spiced Chicken With Cilantro Lime Gremolata will soon become a go-to summertime favorite with it's fresh flavors sprinkled over perfectly seasoned chicken breasts.

Fire up the grill for Grilled Chili Spiced Chicken With Cilantro Lime Gremolata. Perfectly seasoned grilled chicken breasts are topped with a cilantro lime herb mixture and finished with a drizzle of fresh lime juice for a dinner filled with summer flavor.

Grilled Chili Spiced Chicken With Cilantro Gremolata will quickly become your summer go-to recipe. Sprinkled over seasoned boneless chicken breasts, cilantro lime scented gremolata lends the perfect balance to the subtle heat of the spices. grilling | grilled chicken | boneless chicken breasts | lime | chili seasoning | gremolata | fresh herbs | #swirlsofflavor

Chicken with Cilantro Lime Gremolata Recipe

Garlic, lemon and parsley….the typical ingredients in a classic gremolata. How about we change that up a bit with the fresh flavors of cilantro and lime? Grilled Chili Spiced Chicken With Cilantro Gremolata will quickly become your summer go-to recipe.

Sprinkled over seasoned boneless chicken breasts, our cilantro lime scented gremolata lends the perfect balance to the subtle heat of the spices. Finish with a drizzle of fresh lime juice and summertime just got a lot more delicious!

Citrus always brightens up the flavor of a recipe and that holds true in our grilled lime chicken that is complimented by fresh cilantro, garlic and scallions. Combine all of these flavors along with a juicy grilled chicken breast that’s been perfectly seasoned with the spices of chili powder and cumin and you’ll be firing up the grill over and over again this summer for this recipe!

First Published: July 29, 2016… Last Updated: July 3, 2019

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Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

  • cilantro
  • scallions
  • garlic
  • lime zest
  • boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • chili powder
  • ground cumin
  • garlic powder
  • kosher salt
  • lime juice
  • lime wedges

What to serve with chili lime chicken

Let’s round out this grilled summer dinner with a few side dishes and a dessert, shall we?

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Jalapeno Lime Summer Fruit Salad , an easy fruit salad recipe that’s bursting with sweet juicy berries and watermelon, fresh mint, zesty lime and a hint of jalapeno heat, is a refreshing addition to your summer menu!

Grilled Romaine Salad and Chipotle Brownies

Grilled Romaine With Creamy Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing will be a surprise addition to your dinner tonight.  Leaves of lettuce are gently charred on the grill imparting an unexpected and fabulously delicious flavor. Creamy Roasted Garlic Herb Dressing has the sweet flavor of caramelized garlic, made stove top, combined with the fresh flavor of summer herbs. Combine both and you will fall in love with this grilled salad!

Chipotle Brownies is an easy homemade brownie recipe for the chocolate lovers in your life. With a creamy chocolate ganache on top and a hint of spice inside Chipotle Brownies will be the grand finale at dinner tonight.

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Grilled Chili Spiced Chicken With Cilantro Gremolata will quickly become your summer go-to recipe. Sprinkled over seasoned boneless chicken breasts, cilantro lime scented gremolata lends the perfect balance to the subtle heat of the spices. grilling | grilled chicken | boneless chicken breasts | lime | chili seasoning | gremolata | fresh herbs | #swirlsofflavor
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Grilled Chili Spiced Chicken With Cilantro Gremolata
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Cilantro Lime Gremolata lends the perfect balance to Chili Spiced Chicken. Add a drizzle of fresh lime juice and summertime just got a lot more delicious!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken with gremolata
Servings: 4
Calories: 145 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 scallions, chopped, about 1/2 cup
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 Tbs. grated lime zest
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 Tbs. lime juice
  • lime wedges
Instructions
  1. Preheat grill for direct-heat grilling.
  2. Combine cilantro, scallions, garlic and lime zest and reserve.
  3. Season both sides of chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and kosher salt.
  4. Grill chicken, turning once, until juices run clear and meat thermometer registers 165F.
  5. Top chicken with reserved cilantro gremolata and drizzle with lime juice. Serve with lime wedges.
Recipe Notes

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Chili Spiced Chicken With Cilantro Gremolata
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 414mg18%
Potassium 506mg14%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 960IU19%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe is part of Meal Plan Monday and Weekend Potluck

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