Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Lime Butter

Name: Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Lime Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 6 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each ); CILANTRO LIME BUTTER:; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 serrano pepper, finely chopped; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

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Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Grill: 35 min.

Makes

6 servings

This grilled chicken gets a lovely pop of color and flavor from the lime butter—don't skip it! —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Spiced Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Lime Butter Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
6 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each )
CILANTRO LIME BUTTER:
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Brush over chicken.
Place chicken skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 15 minutes. Turn; grill 20-25 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165°.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter ingredients. Drizzle over chicken before serving.

Test Kitchen tips

This recipe gives you a hint of classic mole flavor. Mole is a Mexican sauce that can be made in many ways, but includes the standout flavors of cumin, cinnamon and cocoa.

Bone-in chicken will mean juicier, more flavorful chicken than using boneless chicken breasts.

Shred leftover chicken and make chicken tacos for a quick follow-up meal later in the week.

Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half with 1 tablespoon lime butter: 430 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 411mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 40g protein.