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Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Thighs

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chili lime chicken, grilled chicken thighs, mango chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Brandy O'Neill

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1-1/2 cups cubed mango fresh or frozen (defrosted)
  • ¼ cup packed cilantro
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 seeded jalapeño quartered
  • 1 tablespoons lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Add your chicken to a large zip-top bag and set aside while you prepare the marinade.
  • In a blender or food processor, add mango, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, lime zest, ginger, chili garlic sauce, chili powder, and kosher salt. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the mango mixture over the chicken in the large plastic zip-top bag. Close the top, smoosh around the chicken, and let marinate for at least 4 and up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to cook, heat your grill on medium-high heat and grill the chicken until fully cooked or until it registers 165 degrees F when tested with an instant-read thermometer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg