Cilantro Lime Chicken

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This Cilantro Lime Chicken with Charred Jalapeño Lime Dipping Sauce is simple, quick, and exceptionally tasty! Pair with a refreshingly hoppy American Pale Ale for a winning combo.

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This lime-based marinade infuses the chicken with a delicious zesty flavor. The chicken is amazing on its own, but the Charred Jalapeño Lime Sauce elevates it by adding a creamy consistency and bright flavor.

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED (scroll to full ingredient list)

• 1-gallon Ziploc bag

• Microplane/Zester

• Limes

• Chicken

• Garlic

• Cumin

• Salt

• Pepper

• Cilantro

• Chili Powder

• Olive oil

• Charred Jalapeño Lime Dipping Sauce

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DIRECTIONS

STEP 1: MAKE MARINADE

• In a bowl: combine fresh lime juice and zest, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro. Mix.

STEP 2: ADD CHICKEN TO MARINADE

• Transfer the marinade to a 1-gallon Ziploc bag and add the chicken.

• Refrigerate overnight (or at least 1 hour).

STEP 3: GRILL CHICKEN

• Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and grill to an internal temperature of 170°F.

STEP 5: SERVE

• Serve with the Charred Jalapeño Lime Dipping Sauce, lime wedges, and Pale Ale.

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INGREDIENTS

Makes 5-6 servings

• Marinade

  • 4 lbs bone-in chicken

  • Zest of 2 limes

  • 4 limes

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1/2 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp pepper

  • 1/2 C cilantro, chopped

  • 1/2 C olive oil

You can find the Charred Jalapeño Lime Dipping Sauce recipe here, and the American Pale Ale recipe here.

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