How to Make Chili Lime Chicken Video
Olive oil: Use extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor. The olive oil adds moisture and the oil-soluble flavors evenly distribute the marinade throughout the chicken so it’s permeated with flavor. Lime juice and lime zest: Please use fresh limes for this recipe because you also need the zest. Their fresh tanginess is the perfect complement to the smoky, earthy blend of seasonings. You can also squeeze fresh lime juice over chicken after it’s cooked. You can freeze extra lime juice by the 1 tablespoon ice cubes so it’s always handy. Brown sugar: Just a drizzle cuts through the sourness of the lime and the earthiness of the chili powder. You may substitute with honey if needed. Seasonings: Aromatic fiesta spices of chili powder, chipotle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic and onion powder are mixed with olive oil and lime juice to tenderize the chicken so its oh so juicy and flavorful.
Step 1: Make the wet rub. The wet chili lime rub is what makes this Chili Lime Chicken. It is wonderfully delicious but super simple. is a simple mixture of olive oil and all my favorite Mexican flair spices: chili powder, chipotle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper all brightened by fresh lime juice and lime zest. To make, combine these ingredients in a bowl which takes all but a couple minutes…
Step 2: Tenderize chicken. Pound the chicken to an even thickness using a meat mallet or side of a can. Step 3: Add marinade. Then slather your pounded and tenderized thin chicken with the rub to drink up the rainbow of chili lime spices. Step 4: Marinate chicken. At this point, if you are pressed for time, you can cook your chicken right away, or if you have 30 minutes, let your chicken rest while you prepare the rest of your meal to further tenderize the chicken and allow the flavors to develop OR for an even greater explosion of flavor, marinate the chicken with the rub for up to 8 hours. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
Step 5: Cook chicken. Add your chicken to your hot skillet for a few minutes on one side, flip, cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until golden deliciousness is achieved. You can also use a grill pan or outdoor grill for extra smoky deliciousness.
Step 6: Let rest. Finally, let your Chili Lime Chicken rest for 5 minutes to reabsorb all of its juices before slicing.
Juicy fiestalicious Chili Lime Chicken. An effortless party of flavors awaits!
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