Best Saras Lime And Chili Rubbed Chicken Breasts Recipes

ALL PURPOSE CHILI LIME CHICKEN RUB

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk chicken rub ingredients together and rub evenly all over chicken breasts. Timer permitting, allow chicken to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 8 hours then bring to room temperature for before cooking.*
• STOVETOP DIRECTIONS
• If chicken has been refrigerated, let sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (time permitting).
• Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once very hot, add chicken and cook, undisturbed for 3-5 minutes, or until nicely browned (or blackened if you prefer) on one side. Turn chicken over, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for approximately 5-7 more minutes (depending on thickness of chicken), or until chicken is cooked through. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
• Garnish with extra fresh lime juice if desired.
• GRILLING DIRECTIONS
• If chicken has been refrigerated, let sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (time permitting).
• Meanwhile, grease and preheat the grill to medium heat, 375-450°F.
• Grill chicken undisturbed for for 5-7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through. (An inserted thermometer should read 165 degrees F.)
• Remove chicken from grill and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

LIME- AND CHILI-RUBBED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix chili powder, brown sugar, lime peel, salt, garlic powder and ground red pepper. Rub both sides of chicken with oil, then with spice mixture.
• Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once or twice, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

GLUTEN-FREE LIME AND CHILI RUBBED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix chili powder, brown sugar, lime peel, salt, garlic powder and ground red pepper. Rub both sides of chicken with oil, then with spice mixture.
• Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once or twice, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

CHILI LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine ancho chile powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chipotle powder in a medium glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in canola oil and lime juice until well combined; thin with additional canola oil if mixture seems too thick.
• Arrange chicken in a glass or ceramic baking dish and pour the marinade over the chicken, covering it completely. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet; do not crowd. Discard any excess marinade.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 to 6 minutes.

CHILE-RUBBED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SALSA

Steps:

• Butterfly the chicken: Slice each breast almost in half horizontally (do not cut all the way through); open like a book so the chicken lies flat.
• Combine the olive oil, garlic, ancho chile powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, chipotle chile powder, 1 teaspoon lime juice and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
• Preheat a grill to medium. Meanwhile, make the salsa: Toss the tomatoes, tomatillos, red onion and the remaining 3 teaspoons lime juice in a bowl; season with salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Brush the grill grates with olive oil. Grill the chicken, turning once, until marked and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Top with the salsa and serve with the lime wedges.
• Per serving: Calories 344; Fat 7 g (Saturated 1 g); Cholesterol 148 mg; Sodium 769 mg; Carbohydrate 7 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 60 g Photograph by Yunhee Kim

SARA'S LIME AND CHILI RUBBED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat grill. In a small bowl,mix chili powder,brown sugar,lime peel,salt,garlic powder,and ground red pepper.
• Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill;cook 10-15 minutes,turning once or twice,until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut.
• TIPS: Refrigerating the rubbed chicken 20-30 minutes before grilling really enhances the flavor. Chicken can be baked.Place the rubbed chicken in a foil lined shallow baking pan and bake in a 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes.

CHILI RUBBED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Wash and pat dry chicken and refrigerate. In a food processor, blend the chipotles, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, onion, jalapeno, salt, and pepper. Rub the chili mixture all over the chicken, inside and out. Season with salt and pepper, inside and out. Roast for about 35 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear. Allow the chicken to rest 15 minutes before cutting.

CHILI-RUBBED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, cayenne cumin, and coriander.
• Rinse chicken; pat dry with paper towels, rub spice mixture on all sides of chicken pieces.
• Let stand 1 to 2 hours.
• Grill chicken over low to medium fire, turning often, 35 to 45 minutes, until chicken tests done.