Chili-Lime Grilled Chicken with Cucumber-Mint Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4-6 boneless chicken thighs
Marinade ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
For the cucumber-mint sauce:
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp. fresh mint or cilantro chopped
For serving, optional:
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro
- Cucumber mint sauce recipe included
- Soft flatbread/naan
Instructions
For the chili-lime grilled chicken:
- Whisk together marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to combine evenly with marinade mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.
- When ready to cook, preheat grill to medium-high. Arrange chicken pieces on hot grill, then discard marinade.
- Grill for 6-10 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro, if desired.
For the cucumber-mint sauce:
- Peel cucumber and finely grate over a paper towel to soak up excess moisture. In a bowl, stir yogurt, cumin, garlic, and cilantro or mint leaves. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow flavors to marinade.
- Spoon over grilled chicken or serve on the side.
Notes
Grilled chicken adapted from Recipe Critic | Cucumber sauce adapted from Epicurious