Southwestern Grilled Chicken with Lime Butter Recipe

Southwestern Grilled Chicken with Lime Butter Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon McCormick® Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon McCormick® Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
  • 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 McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
  1. In a small bowl, combine first 8 ingredients. With a spoon or a basting brush, spread seasoning paste over the chicken.
  2. Grill 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.
  3. In a small bowl, combine all lime butter ingredients. Drizzle over chicken just before serving or serve separately for dipping.
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