Southwestern Grilled Chicken Recipe with Lime Butter
Grilled chicken reaches a new pinnacle of flavor with this Southwestern Grilled Chicken Recipe with Lime Butter. Perfect for summer gatherings, family dinners, or meal prep, this dish features a bold spice blend that enhances the tender chicken, topped off with zesty lime butter for an unforgettable taste experience. The combination of chilies and spices provides a mouthwatering profile that will keep everyone coming back for more. Whether served straight off the grill or in wraps and salads, this versatile recipe is sure to impress your guests and make weeknight dinners a breeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken parts
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 serrano chile, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced white onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat chicken pieces evenly with the spice mix using a spoon or basting brush.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat and grill the chicken for about 30 minutes until cooked through.
- For the lime butter, combine melted butter with cilantro, serrano chile, white onion, lime juice, and black pepper in another bowl.
- Drizzle lime butter over the grilled chicken before serving or offer it on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 337
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg