Chile-Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken
Chicken breasts are marinated in a lime, garlic, and oregano mixture with red pepper flakes for a gentle heat and bright citrus flavor. Grilling gives the chicken moist centers and lightly crisp, browned edges, making it a flavorful choice for a summer dinner or casual barbecue.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chile-Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
In a shallow glass dish, mix the oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
- 2
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 3
Lightly oil the grill grate. Drain and discard the marinade. Grill chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the juices run clear.
- Calories 351.65 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 52.76 g Good Source 106%
- Carbohydrate 1.24 g 0%
- Total Fat 15.18 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 1.76 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.84 mg High 47%
- Sodium 124.61 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.12 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 5.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.49 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 12.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 4.33 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.98 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chile Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Fresh Oregano, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 351.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chile-Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Fresh Oregano, Garlic, Lime. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chile-Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 351.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chile-Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chile-Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken healthy?
- Chile-Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 351.65 calories and 52.76 g of protein, or 106% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 124.61 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.76 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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