Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Lime Butter

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Grill: 35 min.

Recipe by Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

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Updated on Aug. 12, 2024

This grilled chicken gets a lovely pop of color and flavor from the lime butter—don't skip it! —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas


Test Kitchen tips
  • This recipe gives you a hint of classic mole flavor. Mole is a Mexican sauce that can be made in many ways, but includes the standout flavors of cumin, cinnamon and cocoa.
  • Bone-in chicken will mean juicier, more flavorful chicken than using boneless chicken breasts.
  • Shred leftover chicken and make chicken tacos for a quick follow-up meal later in the week.

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    Yield:6 servings
    Prep:20 min
    Cook:30 min
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    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon baking cocoa
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 6 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each )
    • cilantro lime butter:
      • 1/3 cup butter, melted
      • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
      • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
      • 1 tablespoon lime juice
      • 1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
      • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
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    Directions

    1. 1
      In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Brush over chicken.
    2. 2
      Place chicken skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 15 minutes. Turn; grill 20-25 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165°.
    3. 3
      Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cilantro lime butter ingredients. Drizzle over chicken before serving.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 chicken breast half with 1 tablespoon lime butter: 430 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 411mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 40g protein.
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