This Grilled Jalapeno Lime Chicken is a quick and easy meal with out of this world flavor! This is the perfect grilled chicken for tacos, nachos and wraps!

I’m introducing the most versatile grilled chicken recipe in my repertoire! This easy Grilled Jalapeno Lime Chicken is bursting with flavor! When I say this is flavorful chicken, I’m not kidding! It is loaded with fresh lime juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce and zesty jalapeno! This is an easy restaurant quality recipe you will make over and over again! For more awesome summer recipes, check out this list of 150+ Summer Meal Ideas!

What ingredients do you need for Jalapeno Lime Chicken?

• Lime juice
• Lime zest
• Olive Oil
• Minced Garlic
• Worcestershire sauce
• Green Onions
• Diced jalapeno, seeded
• Spices: Salt, pepper and cumin

Listed above are the ingredients you need to make the delicious jalapeño lime marinade. This recipe marinates 1 1/2 pounds of chicken. I love to use boneless, skinless chicken breast. However, you can also use wings, drumsticks or chicken thighs if you’d prefer. 

How do you make Grilled Jalapeno Lime Chicken?

1. Begin by making your marinade. Combine the lime juice, zest, olive oil, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and cumin.
2. Add the chopped green onions and seeded jalapeño to the marinade and stir well. 
3. Pour the marinade over the chicken and chill at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for the best flavor.
4. Grill over high heat, approximately 400 degrees for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. 

How long do you grill chicken?

This recipe works great with different cuts of chicken. While it is best to use a meat thermometer to know when your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees below is a guide for grilling chicken:

• Thick chicken breast: approximately 8 minutes on each side at 400 degrees. 
• Thinly sliced chicken breast: approximately 4 minutes on each side at 400 degrees
• Chicken tenderloins: approximately 3-4 minutes on each side at 400 degrees
• Chicken thighs: approximately 6-7 minutes on each side at 400 degrees

What should I serve with Jalapeno Lime Chicken?

The flavors of this dish pair well with so many things. If you would like to make a low carb wrap or taco using this chicken these Zucchini Tortillas are an amazing option. These tortillas only have a few ingredients including shredded zucchini, cheddar cheese and eggs. They have about one net carb each and are perfectly pliable so you can enjoy chicken tacos even on keto! A few other options are:

• Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad
• Fried Green Tomatoes
• Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
• Green Chili Corn Fritters

What can I make with grilled chicken?

The options for this delicious grilled chicken are endless! We love to use it for chicken nachos because it is loaded with flavor and pairs perfectly with guacamole! It is also great in wraps or with sautéed peppers and onions for easy chicken fajitas! This Jalapeno Lime Chicken works really well in all of these recipes:

• Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap
• Keto Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
• One Pan Jalapeno Chicken
• Keto Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Grilled Jalapeno Lime Chicken

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

This Grilled Jalapeno Lime Chicken is a quick and easy meal with out of this world flavor! This is the perfect grilled chicken for tacos, nachos and wraps!

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast
• Zest from 1 lime
• Juice from 1 lime (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
• 1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and diced or 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños

Instructions

1. Combine the lime juice, zest, olive oil, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and cumin. 
2. Add the chopped green onions and seeded jalapeño to the marinade and stir well. 
3. Pour the marinade over the chicken and chill at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for the best flavor. 
4. Grill over high heat, approximately 400 degrees for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 417Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 364mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 53g