Chipotle-Lime Grilled Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Chipotle-Lime Grilled Chicken
35 min.
6
224kcal

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Elevate your mealtime with a tantalizing dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds! Our Chipotle-Lime Grilled Chicken is the perfect balance of smoky heat and zesty citrus, making it an ideal centerpiece for any lunch or dinner gathering. This recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also offers a quick and satisfying solution for those busy weeknights, ready in just 35 minutes. With only 224 calories per serving, you can enjoy a guilt-free feast that doesn’t compromise on flavor.

Marinated in a delicious blend of fresh lime juice, chipotle Tabasco, and a touch of sweet honey, these succulent chicken thighs are grilled to perfection, achieving a delightful char and juicy texture. The marinade infuses the meat with a vibrant profile that is sure to impress your family and friends. Imagine serving these mouthwatering grilled chicken thighs at a summer barbecue or as a hearty meal any day of the year!

Whether you choose to grill outdoors or use a grill pan, this recipe offers flexibility and ease, making it accessible for everyone. Drizzled with a zesty sauce made from the marinade, the grilled chicken is not just a meal; it's an experience that combines health and indulgence. Get ready to impress with this easy yet flavorful Chipotle-Lime Grilled Chicken!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons honey 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • large chicken thighs boneless skinless ()
  • 2.5 tablespoons all the tabasco sauce you handle 

Equipment

  • grill
  • measuring cup
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas).
  2. While coals are lighting, stir together lime juice, oil, Tabasco, and salt in a liquid-measuring cup. Put chicken in a large sealable bag and add 1/3 cup marinade (reserve remainder in cup). Seal bag, forcing out excess air, and marinate chicken at room temperature, about 15 minutes. Stir honey into remaining marinade until dissolved to make sauce.
  3. Grill chicken (discarding marinade in bag) on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using a gas grill, turning chicken over occasionally and moving it to avoid flare-ups if necessary, until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes total.
  4. Brush both sides of chicken with some of reserved sauce, then continue to grill, turning over once, until lightly browned, about 1 minute more.
  5. Serve chicken drizzled with remaining sauce.
  6. Cooks' note
  7. If you aren't able to grill outdoors, chicken can be cooked in batches in a hot, lightly oiled, well-seasoned large (2-burner) ridged grill pan over moderate heat, about 15 minutes (before brushing with sauce).

Nutrition Facts

Calories224kcal
Protein39.38%
Fat55.46%
Carbs5.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.71
Glycemic Load
1
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
9.9386956406676%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.22mg
Hesperetin
0.9mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:224.24kcal
11.21%
Fat:13.67g
21.03%
Saturated Fat:2.41g
15.06%
Carbohydrates:2.87g
0.96%
Net Carbohydrates:2.81g
1.02%
Sugar:2.15g
2.39%
Cholesterol:107.35mg
35.78%
Sodium:534.89mg
23.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.84g
43.68%
Selenium:25.57µg
36.53%
Vitamin B3:6.34mg
31.71%
Vitamin B6:0.52mg
25.79%
Phosphorus:213.41mg
21.34%
Vitamin B5:1.38mg
13.76%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.17%
Vitamin B12:0.72µg
12.05%
Zinc:1.74mg
11.58%
Vitamin E:1.53mg
10.19%
Vitamin C:7.09mg
8.59%
Potassium:297.81mg
8.51%
Vitamin K:8.89µg
8.46%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.08%
Magnesium:27.12mg
6.78%
Iron:1mg
5.57%
Copper:0.07mg
3.43%
Folate:5.9µg
1.48%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.26%
Calcium:12.43mg
1.24%
Source:Epicurious