Chili-Lime Grilled Chicken with Potato Wedges (American)
American-style grilled chicken marinated in chili and lime, served with crispy baked potato wedges.
Ingredients
- 2 (6 oz each) chicken breast boneless skinless
Substitute: Chicken thighs (adjust cooking time)
- 1 lb potatoes russet or yukon gold
Substitute: Sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Substitute: Avocado oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Substitute: Lime Juice
- 1 tbsp chili powder
Substitute: Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp mustard dijon or yellow
Substitute: Honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
Substitute: Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Substitute: White pepper
Equipment Needed
- • Grill (or grill pan)
- • Baking sheet
- • Chef's knife
- • Cutting board
- • Mixing bowl
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
600
Protein
45g
Carbs
50g
Fat
25g
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. This ensures the chicken gets nice grill marks.
⏱️ 5 min
Technique: Preheating
- 2
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures even cooking for potatoes.
⏱️ 2 min
Technique: Preheating
- 3
Cut the potatoes into wedges. Each potato should yield about 6-8 wedges.
⏱️ 3 min
Technique: Chopping
- 4
In a mixing bowl, toss the potato wedges with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Make sure they are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
Technique: Tossing
- 5
Spread the potato wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. This allows them to roast properly and get crispy.
⏱️ 1 min
Technique: Arranging
- 6
Bake potato wedges for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Flipping ensures even browning.
⏱️ 20 min
Technique: Baking
- 7
While the potatoes are baking, prepare the chicken marinade. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, chili powder, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisking ensures the ingredients combine well.
⏱️ 2 min
Technique: Whisking
- 8
Marinate the chicken breasts in the chili-lime mixture for at least 10 minutes. The longer the better!
⏱️ 10 min
Technique: Marinating
- 9
Grill the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
⏱️ 10-14 min
Technique: Grilling
- 10
Serve the grilled chicken breasts with the crispy baked potato wedges. Enjoy immediately!
⏱️ 0 min
Technique: Serving
💡 Chef's Tips
Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley for extra flavor and visual appeal. You can also serve with a side of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Overcooking the chicken, which will make it dry and tough.
- • Not preheating the grill properly.
- • Not flipping the potato wedges halfway through baking.
Why Easy?
✓ What makes it easier:
- • Simple grilling technique
- • Easy marinade
- • Basic baking
