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.
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!
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?
Add Lemon Basil Avocado Quinoa to your meal for a punch of nutrition along with deliciousness. An easy side dish bursting with the fresh flavors of avocado, lemon and basil, this quinoa recipe will compliment any meal.
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 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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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!
- 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
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Preheat grill for direct-heat grilling.
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Combine cilantro, scallions, garlic and lime zest and reserve.
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Season both sides of chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and kosher salt.
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Grill chicken, turning once, until juices run clear and meat thermometer registers 165F.
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Top chicken with reserved cilantro gremolata and drizzle with lime juice. Serve with lime wedges.
Makes 4 servings.
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