Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Southwestern Grilled Chicken with Lime Butter, a dish that perfectly marries spice and zest. This tantalizing recipe features succulent bone-in chicken infused with a unique spice rub of chili powder, cinnamon, and cocoa, creating a flavor profile that is both bold and memorable. Topped with a luscious lime butter sauce enriched with cilantro and serrano chile, it’s ideal for family gatherings, summer barbecues, or any occasion where delicious food takes center stage. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, this dish is accessible to cooks of all skill levels and guarantees an impressive presentation with its colorful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken parts
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 serrano chile, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced white onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- pinch coarse black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the spice rub by mixing chili powder, cinnamon, brown sugar, cocoa powder, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Coat the chicken thoroughly with this mixture.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (gas) or prepare for indirect heat (charcoal). Grill the seasoned chicken for about 30 minutes or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- To make the lime butter, combine melted butter with chopped cilantro, minced serrano chile, minced onion, lime juice, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
- Serve the grilled chicken drizzled with lime butter or as a dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg