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Grilled Cajun Lime Chicken

5 from 25 votes
Grilled Cajun Lime Chicken | www.lecremedelacrumb.com
Juicy grilled cajun lime chicken bursting with flavor and ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings:4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4-6 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts , (if using chicken breasts be sure to pound chicken to an even thickness)
  • juice of 3 limes, plus additional lime wedges for serving

Cajun Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano, (you can substitute Italian seasoning)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Grease and preheat grill to medium-high. In a small bowl whisk together all spices. Fill a small bowl with the lime juice.
  • Dip chicken in the lime juice, flipping to coat all sides. Sprinkle seasoning mix over all of the chicken being sure to coat all sides.
  • Grill chicken for 6-10 minutes on each side until cooked through. Serve with lime wedges and freshly chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

For a less spicy flavor, leave out crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 262 kcal, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 48 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 145 mg, Sodium: 1137 mg, Potassium: 860 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 268 IU, Vitamin C: 5 mg, Calcium: 14 mg, Iron: 1 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spain
Author: Tiffany