Cafe Annie's Southwestern Grilled Chicken With Lime Butter Recipe

ingredients

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken parts

Lime Butter
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 Serrano chile, minced
2 tablespoons finely minced white onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 pinch ground black pepper

directions

In a small bowl, combine first 8 ingredients. With a spoon or a basting brush, spread the seasoning paste over the chicken.

Grill the chicken using medium heat for a gas grill or indirect heat for a charcoal grill. Close the lid and grill until chicken reaches 180 degrees F in the thighs and 170 degrees F in the breast, about 30 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine all lime butter ingredients. Drizzle over chicken just before serving or serve separately for dipping.

Recipe Source: Cafe Annie, Houston

nutrition data

604 calories, 50 grams fat, 5 grams carbohydrates, 34 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.

reviews & comments

mamashawn REVIEW:
January 3, 2009

This was the best! I used chicken tenderloins because it was cheaper and I broiled them in the oven instead of grilling mainly because it's winter and it's cold outside. Beautiful colors and flavor. Easy to make and so yummy! Love it!

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