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Tina's Best BBQ Lime Chicken

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"This recipe is so popular with family and friends. I love making it, and it's so easy and delicious. It's so good with grilled corn on the cob and a potato salad. If I use chicken breasts, I cut the breasts into chunks after grilling and mix the grilled chicken into Fettucine Alfredo. It's so good!" — TINAFOX

Directions

Wash chicken parts. Pat dry thoroughly. Pierce all pieces with a fork. In a small bowl, combine the seasoning salt, ground black pepper and cayenne pepper. Rub all chicken parts with the spices, then place the chicken into a large, resealable plastic bag.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the lime juice, olive oil, garlic and cilantro. Mix well and pour into the bag with the chicken. Seal and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat and lightly oil grate.
Remove chicken from the refrigerator and pour marinade into a small saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil for about 1 to 2 minutes.
Grill chicken for about 1 1/2 hours. Brush with the marinade every 15 minutes. Chicken is done when juices run clear.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 1 hr 30 mins
READY IN 3 hrs 50 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 06, 2004

We made this recently and it was a big hit, even with my kids. We used 3 large skinless and boneless chicken breasts and used a lot less marinade- about 1/2 cup lime juice and a little less than 1/2 cup olive oil but the same amount of spices and it was perfect.

—JBKORNAZ

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 01, 2010

This was okay, but not my favorite. I used 3 chicken breasts, cut them into strips, cut everything in half, replaced the cayenne pepper with paprika and chili powder, and cooked it on the stove.

—babylou319

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Feb 24, 2010

This chicken is so good - thank you Tina! I used boneless chicken breasts (a little over a pound) that I pounded down to about 1/2 inch thick. For the rub, I added 1/4 tsp. of chili powder and 1/4 tsp. of cumin. I put everything into a ziploc bag added the olive oil (1/2 cup), garlic, lime juice (1 cup), and cilanto along with some lime zest. I let this marinate for 24 hours. I didn't bother boiling the excess marinade - there wasn't much left as the chicken soaked it up plus I usually just baste it during grilling. This chicken was moist, had a nice kick to it and was delicious!

—Jillian

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Jan 25, 2004

Very good, but my family asked me to make it with boneless chicken breasts next time.

—NJSS2000

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Jan 25, 2004

The flavour of the chicken is fantastic! I used a whole chicken and butterflied it down the back. I have also used boneless skinless chicken breasts. The chicken is so tender! I will be using this over and over again. I had a 3 lb chicken and found half of the lime and oil was enough. Didn't cut down on the other ingredients though. I used bottled lime juice and it was just fine.

—pamjlee

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Jul 17, 2010

Mmmmm.... So good! I used less olive oil than called for and also left out the cilantro (allergy) and this was fantastic! I did marinate the chicken for more than 24 hours. Served it over Strawberry Spinach Salad from this site. The strawberries and lime complement each other wonderfully. Thanks Tina!

—DUBLIN

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Dec 28, 2006

I have been making this recipe for years - yet have failed to mention how amazing it was to the allrecipes world! Thank you for sharing a perfect marinade! Instead of whole chicken pieces, I use boneless skinless thighs or breast tenders and it is perfect every time! Tina - this is the BEST!

—Jenn Barnlund

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Jan 25, 2004

To cut down on the preparation time for this recipe, I used 1/2 fresh squeezed lime juice, and 1/2 "Reallime" juice. It was very moist and delicious!

—KBHART

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Nutrition

Calories
746 kcal
37%

Carbohydrates
5.6 g
2%

Cholesterol
170 mg
57%

Fat
61.3 g
94%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
42.8 g
86%

Sodium
392 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tina's Best BBQ Lime Chicken

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 746
Calories from Fat: 552

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 61.3g 94 %
Saturated Fat 13.5g 68 %
Cholesterol 170mg 57 %
Sodium 392mg 16 %
Potassium 524mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 5.6g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Protein 42.8g 86 %
** Sugars 0.8g
Vitamin A 13 %
Vitamin C 32 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 25 %
** Thiamin 2 %
Niacin 181 %
Vitamin B6 54 %
Magnesium 19 %
Folate 11 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.