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Mexican Grilled Chicken

Southwestern Grilled Chicken with Peppers and Onions - the flavors of fajitas in a healthier, more elegant dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main dish
Cuisine: Southwest
Keyword: Mexican Grilled Chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 419kcal
Author: Lee Clayton Roper

Ingredients

Chicken & Marinade

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice around 3 limes
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Dash kosher salt or sea salt

Peppers & Onions

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
  • 8 ounces onion peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano preferably Mexican
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • Chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Place in a zip-top baggie.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, soy sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, honey, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and salt. 
  • Add to chicken in baggie, seal, and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes, up to 2 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Take chicken out of the refrigerator to bring to room temperature.
  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add peppers and onion. Season with cumin, oregano, and garlic powder and cook until tender, around 10 minutes. Season to taste with kosher salt and ground pepper. Set aside.
  • When grill is hot, using tongs, dip a folded paper towel in vegetable oil and rub it over the grates to prevent the chicken from sticking. Stand back from the grill, in case of any flare-ups. (I also wear an oven mitt.)
  • Grill chicken until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, around 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. 
  • Place cooked chicken breasts on a platter and top with the cooked peppers and onions. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro or parsley.

Notes

Gluten free: Use gluten free soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 684mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1202IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg