Smoked Chili Lime Chicken Breasts

Chili lime chicken smoked to perfection served with slices of fresh lime.

5 from 7 votes

Smoked Chili Lime Chicken Breasts

These smoked chili lime chicken breasts are one of those back-pocket smoker recipes that always come through - easy to prep, full of bold flavor, and perfectly juicy every time.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Marinating Time6

Total Time7 5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 326kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Ingredients

Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Chili Lime Marinade

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Make the marinade. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until combined.
Marinate the chicken. Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken and turn to coat well on all sides. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours for the best flavor. If you're short on time, 1 hour will still work and give you delicious results.
Preheat the smoker. Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
Smoke the chicken. Remove the chicken from the marinade with tongs and place the breasts directly on the preheated grill grates. Discard the leftover marinade. Insert a thermometer probe into the thickest part of one chicken breast, close the lid, and smoke for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Rest before serving. Remove the chicken from the grill as soon as it reaches 165°F. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For even more flavor, add lime zest to the marinade.
Marinate all day if you can. The longer the chicken sits, the better the flavor.
Use a freezer bag to save dishes. Add the marinade and chicken directly to the bag, squeeze out the extra air, and seal tightly. When you're done marinating, just throw the bag away.
Use a temperature probe for best results. It helps you cook the chicken perfectly without constantly opening the smoker lid.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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