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Chili Lime Chicken Strips

Chili Lime Chicken Strips

Juicy chicken strips grilled to perfection and glazed with a bold chili lime marinade—tangy, spicy, and packed with flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Strips
  • 1.5 lbs chicken tenders
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped cilantro for garnish
  • lime wedges for serving
Optional Dipping Sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp sriracha

Equipment

  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, zest, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss with chicken tenders and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, until fully cooked and slightly charred.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, stir together honey, soy sauce, lime juice, and sriracha to make the dipping sauce.
  4. Step 4: Plate the grilled chicken, garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Serve with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal

Notes

Marinate longer for even more flavor. Great with rice, grilled veggies, or tucked into tacos!

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