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Mexican Grilled Chicken

Learn how to make the most tender and delicious Mexican Grilled Chicken. Marinated with a simple blend of spices and grilled to perfection.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time1 hour 16 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 271kcal
Author: Randa Derkson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Mexican Chicken Marinade

  • In a blender add everything but the chicken breasts, and blend together. If you do not have a blender, that's okay. Just chop the cilantro and whisk it all together in a bowl.
    marinade ingredients in a blender
  • Pour everything into a bowl or a resealable bag and add your chicken. Cover with wrap or beeswax wrap and let chill in the fridge for at least an hour (the longer, the better).
    marinating chicken in a bowl for bbqing

Grilling Instructions

  • Preheat the grill to medium heat, I used onky two burners. Oil the grills to help prevent sticking (I use an avocado oil spray).
  • Add the chicken breasts and grill on direct heat for 6-8 minutes (lift and check to make sure it's not burning).
  • Flip the chicken and grill for another 6-8 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165F (times vary depending on the size of the chicken).
  • Take off the bbq and tent with foil for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken | Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 814mg | Potassium: 723mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 854IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg