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Mexican Grilled Chicken

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Mexican Grilled Chicken

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Mexican Grilled Chicken. Juicy, tender grilled chicken that has been marinaded in a flavorful blend of fruit juices and chili powders. Quick and easy to put together this is sure to be a hit with your next BBQ! Allow an additional 2–4 hours for refrigerated marinating.

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  • Dairy-free
  • Mexican
  • Dinner
  • grilled chicken
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
6 servings
Level
Medium
Energy
207 kcal

Method7 steps

  1. Step 1: In a medium size mixing bowl combine the ingredients for the marinade. Whisk together.

    Uses ¼ cup lime juice (approx 2 limes) · 6 fl oz pineapple juice · ¼ cup cilantro (diced) · 2 cloves garlic (minced) · 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce · 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar · 1 tbsp oil (avocado, extra virgin olive oil, vegetable oil,) · 1 tbsp chili powder

  2. Step 2: Coat the chicken (2 lbs) in the prepared marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours.

    Uses 2 lbs chicken · Chicken marinade

  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to 425℉.

  4. Step 4: Remove the chicken from its marinade and pat dry. Discard used raw-chicken marinade.

    Uses Marinated raw chicken

  5. Step 5: Place the chicken over direct heat on the grill and cook for 3 minutes then flip the chicken. Cook an additional 3 minutes.

    Uses Drained marinated chicken

  6. Step 6: Move the chicken to indirect heat. Cook approximately 5–7 minutes more, checking with a food thermometer, until its thickest part reaches 165°F(74°C); continue cooking if needed.

    Check grilled chicken; continue until 165°F · 7 minUses Chicken seared over direct heat

  7. Step 7: Rest the cooked chicken for about 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

    Rest grilled chicken · 5 minUses Fully cooked grilled chicken

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