Grilled Mexican Lime Chicken

Charmie777's Note:

This is the marinade I use for the chicken in my chicken lime taquitos, but it is so wonderful plain, I thought I'd post it separately. You can use any chicken pieces you prefer. This is just wonderful!

• Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 2 hrs
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 cup oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 lbs chicken breasts (or other pieces)

Directions:

1. Combine first all ingredients for marinade.
2. Marinate chicken in mixture for at least 2 hours.
3. Drain chicken well and grill until done.

Reviews

[Sammi]

Incredibly simple, tender and the perfect flavor! We didn't use pieces. We doubled the recipe and butterflied a whole chicken. Will definitely be making this again. It's on our "must-make-this-again" list. Thanks much to the original poster :)

[Melvin'sWifey]

Another 5 star from me! I added cumin as well and also a handful of cilantro. Found out last minute we were out of lighter fluid for the grill so I ended up doing my chicken tenders under the broiler. They were delicious and so easy. The only thing was because of all the lime juice, I only let it marinate for 45 minutes because the citrus started cooking the chicken and I'm not sure if that is safe or not? Anyways it was a great recipe. Oh I added some black pepper to the mix as well. Served over my own cilantro lime mexican rice and topped after cooking with homemade pico de gallo. Tasty and easy.

[MichMom]

I'm surprised I haven't rated this yet! We've been using this marinade for at least a year now, and we LOVE it! Great on the grill, great in the oven - it's our go-to marinade for chicken.