Hi everyone and welcome back to my channel
Hi everyone and welcome back to my channel

Today I’m sharing with you how to make Chili Lime Chicken.
Today I’m sharing with you how to make Chili Lime Chicken.

It’s a perfect mix of spicy chili mixed with zesty lime.
It’s a perfect mix of spicy chili mixed with zesty lime.

You can cook these on the bbq outside, or on a stove top inside, so if you would like
You can cook these on the bbq outside, or on a stove top inside, so if you would like

to learn how to make them then let’s get started.
to learn how to make them then let’s get started.

We’re going to start by making a marinade for the chicken.
We’re going to start by making a marinade for the chicken.

It’s best to do this the morning before you need it or the night before to give the
It’s best to do this the morning before you need it or the night before to give the

chicken as much time as possible to soak up the flavours.
chicken as much time as possible to soak up the flavours.

If you are pushed on time leave it for a minimum of two hours before cooking the chicken.
If you are pushed on time leave it for a minimum of two hours before cooking the chicken.

To make the marinade start by zesting two limes.
To make the marinade start by zesting two limes.

We want about 2-3 teaspoons of lime zest to make enough marinade for 6 chicken thighs,
We want about 2-3 teaspoons of lime zest to make enough marinade for 6 chicken thighs,

a couple of medium sized limes should be enough for this.
a couple of medium sized limes should be enough for this.

Scoop up the lime zest with a knife and place it into a bowl large enough to accommodate
Scoop up the lime zest with a knife and place it into a bowl large enough to accommodate

the chicken thighs.
the chicken thighs.

After zesting roll the limes on the cutting board to release as much of the juices as
After zesting roll the limes on the cutting board to release as much of the juices as

possible and slice in half using a sharp knife.
possible and slice in half using a sharp knife.

Juice the limes into the bowl with the lime zest making sure to not let any pips drop
Juice the limes into the bowl with the lime zest making sure to not let any pips drop

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If you would like the recipe for this chili lime chicken it will be listed in the information
If you would like the recipe for this chili lime chicken it will be listed in the information

box as well as a printable version on my website so just click the link on the screen now.
box as well as a printable version on my website so just click the link on the screen now.

To add some heat and also some colour to the marinade I’m using two red chilis.
To add some heat and also some colour to the marinade I’m using two red chilis.

I like this chicken quite spices so I’m dicing the red peppers up finely without removing
I like this chicken quite spices so I’m dicing the red peppers up finely without removing

any of the seeds, but if you do like a more mild flavour either us one chilis or remove
any of the seeds, but if you do like a more mild flavour either us one chilis or remove

the seeds more dicing.
the seeds more dicing.

The chili flavour doesn’t tend to be to overpowering in the recipe as the acid from
The chili flavour doesn’t tend to be to overpowering in the recipe as the acid from

the lime zest and juice cuts through it really well.
the lime zest and juice cuts through it really well.

Run your knife through the red pepper a few times so it’s very finely chopped before
Run your knife through the red pepper a few times so it’s very finely chopped before

adding it to the marinade bowl.
adding it to the marinade bowl.

Like most recipes we’re also going to need a clove of garlic.
Like most recipes we’re also going to need a clove of garlic.

Just crush it with the back of your knife to remove the peel and mince it finely or
Just crush it with the back of your knife to remove the peel and mince it finely or

just place it into a garlic crusher.
just place it into a garlic crusher.

What I love most about this chicken is it’s freshness of taste that comes from the lime,
What I love most about this chicken is it’s freshness of taste that comes from the lime,

but also the bunch of coriander or cilantro that I’m about to add.
but also the bunch of coriander or cilantro that I’m about to add.

Just rip off a handful and bunch it up as much as possible before running a sharp knife
Just rip off a handful and bunch it up as much as possible before running a sharp knife

through it a few times to slice it finely.
through it a few times to slice it finely.

Try not to skip out on adding herbs to recipes as it is what gives them such great flavour.
Try not to skip out on adding herbs to recipes as it is what gives them such great flavour.

Add the chopped herbs to the marinade.
Add the chopped herbs to the marinade.

Next is a few tablespoons of a mild tasting oil, such as vegetable oil or canola.
Next is a few tablespoons of a mild tasting oil, such as vegetable oil or canola.

Oil in marinades work well because it absorbs up a lot of flavour in the marinade and coats
Oil in marinades work well because it absorbs up a lot of flavour in the marinade and coats

the meat during cooking for a more intense flavour.
the meat during cooking for a more intense flavour.

At the moment this marinade has a whole lot of flavour but we want to add a small amount
At the moment this marinade has a whole lot of flavour but we want to add a small amount

of sweetness to balance it out.
of sweetness to balance it out.

You can do this with honey or sugar.
You can do this with honey or sugar.

You just need about a teaspoons worth.
You just need about a teaspoons worth.

Add it to the marinade along with some salt and mix together until well combined.
Add it to the marinade along with some salt and mix together until well combined.

For the chicken I am using boneless chicken thighs with the skin on.
For the chicken I am using boneless chicken thighs with the skin on.

I prefer chicken thighs because they have a lot more flavour and are a lot more tender
I prefer chicken thighs because they have a lot more flavour and are a lot more tender

but if you would like you can use chicken breast, or this marinade would even work perfectly
but if you would like you can use chicken breast, or this marinade would even work perfectly

with another type of meat.
with another type of meat.

Rinse the chicken thighs and pat dry with some kitchen paper.
Rinse the chicken thighs and pat dry with some kitchen paper.

Using tongs add the chicken to the bowl with the marinade and give them a good stir until
Using tongs add the chicken to the bowl with the marinade and give them a good stir until

all the chicken pieces are evenly coated in marinade.
all the chicken pieces are evenly coated in marinade.

Cover with plastic wrap and place into the fridge, preferably for about 8 hours or if
Cover with plastic wrap and place into the fridge, preferably for about 8 hours or if

you don’t have too much time a few hours will do.
you don’t have too much time a few hours will do.

When you are ready to cook the chicken remove it from the fridge to come up to room temperature.
When you are ready to cook the chicken remove it from the fridge to come up to room temperature.

When cooking meat always bring it up to room temperature before cooking it to get the best
When cooking meat always bring it up to room temperature before cooking it to get the best

results.
results.

Heat a griddle pan over medium-high heat and place the chicken in the pan, skin side down.
Heat a griddle pan over medium-high heat and place the chicken in the pan, skin side down.

You don’t need any oil here as we added oil to the marinade.
You don’t need any oil here as we added oil to the marinade.

Alternatively you can cook this chicken on the bbq outside or in the oven under the grill.
Alternatively you can cook this chicken on the bbq outside or in the oven under the grill.

Turn the chicken after about 4 minutes, it should have a deep golden brown colour, cook
Turn the chicken after about 4 minutes, it should have a deep golden brown colour, cook

on the other side for another 4-5 minutes or until cooked through.
on the other side for another 4-5 minutes or until cooked through.

Serve by sprinkling over more chopped coriander or cilantro and with a squeeze of lime juice.
Serve by sprinkling over more chopped coriander or cilantro and with a squeeze of lime juice.

This marinade is the perfect way to spice up chicken, it has an amazing spicy but fresh
This marinade is the perfect way to spice up chicken, it has an amazing spicy but fresh

flavour.
flavour.

Let me know if you give it a go, I would love to see a picture.
Let me know if you give it a go, I would love to see a picture.

If you would like to see more dinner recipes take a look at this Roasted Chicken with creamy
If you would like to see more dinner recipes take a look at this Roasted Chicken with creamy

mushroom sauce or this thai beef salad.
mushroom sauce or this thai beef salad.

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every Sunday.
every Sunday.

Thank you so much for watching, I hope you enjoyed this recipe and I will see you in
Thank you so much for watching, I hope you enjoyed this recipe and I will see you in

my next video.
my next video.

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