Description
Deliciously grilled chicken thighs or breasts seasoned with olive oil, lemon, and spices, served with charred bell peppers and onion rings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 large lemon (or 2 limes)
- 1–1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1–1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1–1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 large bell peppers
- 1 large yellow onion (sliced into thick rings)
- Toppings as desired
Instructions
- Zest the lemon or limes to get 1/2 teaspoon zest, then juice to get 2 tablespoons juice.
- If using chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally and pound to an even thickness.
- Add chicken to a large resealable bag.
- In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the lemon zest, juice, and all seasonings until smooth.
- Measure out 2 tablespoons of the mixture and place it in the fridge. Pour the rest over the chicken and knead. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high, about 400–450°F.
- Clean and generously grease grates with a vegetable oil soaked paper towel.
- Brush remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over peppers and onion rings; lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place whole peppers and onion rings on one half of the grill; grill until tender and charred, about 8–10 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes.
- Using tongs, remove chicken from bag and let excess marinade drip off.
- Place chicken on grill and brush with reserved 2 tablespoons of basting mixture. Close grill and cook for 3–5 minutes until caramelized.
- Flip chicken, brush with remaining basting mixture, close grill, and cook another 3–5 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Remove chicken, cover with foil, and rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice thinly, taste, and drizzle with lime juice for extra flavor.
- Thinly slice peppers and separate the onion rings. Serve chicken and veggies in tortillas or over rice. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- 1. For more juiciness, prefer thighs over breasts.
- 2. Serve with tortillas, rice, or your favorite sides.
- 3. Marinating for at least 2 hours enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg