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LAST UPDATED: January 8, 2018 PUBLISHED: October 11, 2016 By Pam Greer 22 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Sweet chili sauce and lime juice turn this Sweet Chili and Lime Chicken into the easiest and tastiest dinner! Post may contain affiliate links.

Sweet Chili and Lime Chicken

Have you discovered sweet chili sauce? It's a condiment that I can't live without. My favorite is Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce, which I order regularly from Amazon. I noticed that they also have a Trader Joe's version - has anyone tried it? Anyway, it is the perfect condiment, nice heat with a little sweet. It is what pulls together this completely simple dish.

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First you mix it with some lime juice and olive oil and it makes a glaze for the chicken. Then later it accompanies the meal, a drizzle of it over the whole bowl, just brings everything together! This was so delicious and so simple. It's a great way to use up some late season cucumbers.

I found this recipe in Donna Hay's Magazine #55, Feb/March 2011. Yep, it's old, but like most good recipes, it is timeless. It wasn't even actually a recipe, it was one of those quick paragraph recipes, where they mostly tell you what to do, but don't really give measurements. It's so simple it doesn't even need measurements, but I'll try and give you a ball park in the recipe. Basically you brush chicken with the glaze and grill it. You shred some cucumbers, red chile peppers and green onions and cook some rice. That's it. Put it all together and top with a generous drizzle of the sweet chili sauce and you are good to go!

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5 from 31 votes

Sweet Chili and Lime Chicken

A sweet chili sauce makes this Sweet Chili and Lime Chicken so easy and delicious!

Course Main Course

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 305kcal

Ingredients

4 chicken breast cutlets
¼ cup sweet chili sauce plus more for serving
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cucumbers shredded
1 red chile pepper shredded
1 green onion thinly sliced
3 cups cooked rice

Instructions

Combine ¼ cup chili sauce, lime juice and olive oil. Brush on the chicken breasts. Cook using a grill pan or grill over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes each side.
Combine cucumber, chile pepper, and green onion.
Divide the rice among four bowls, top with the chicken and the cucumber salad and drizzle with more sweet chili sauce.

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Miz Helen says
October 17, 2016 at 8:24 pm
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Thanks so much for sharing this awesome bowl of goodness with us, I can't wait to try it! Have a great week and come back to see us at Full Plate Thursday real soon!
Miz Helen
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lisa | Garlic & Zest says
October 14, 2016 at 9:16 am
This is my kind of dinner! I love sweet chili sauce!
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Brian Jones says
October 17, 2015 at 4:48 am
How wonderfully simple, I love sweet chili sauce with chicken and the zing from the lime sounds superb!
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Dini @ The Flavor Bender says
October 16, 2015 at 3:49 pm
This is beautiful Pam! I love DH and love her recipes! 🙂 Definitely need to give this one a go soon! I know it will be a hit 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing this with us at #SaucySaturdays! 🙂
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Annie @ Annie's Noms says
October 11, 2015 at 7:24 am
Oooh chili and lime, what a perfect combo! This needs to be made ASAP!
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- Pam Greer says
  October 11, 2015 at 9:37 am
  It is the perfect combo!!
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Wajeeha says
October 11, 2015 at 3:57 am
I love sweet chili sauce! This chicken looks soooo good! Will try this soon. Pinning 🙂
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- Pam Greer says
  October 11, 2015 at 9:37 am
  You'll have to let me know if you like it!
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David @ CookingChat says
October 10, 2015 at 1:50 pm
yum! love a chili lime flavor combo.
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Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
October 10, 2015 at 12:42 pm
It sounds like a lovely dish to me, Pam! I have a feeling it would be a hit dinner in our house!
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Kathi @ Laughing Spatula says
October 10, 2015 at 11:15 am
This looks like my kind of food! I love simply prepared chicken and this sounds so unique! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
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Christine says
October 09, 2015 at 7:53 pm
Must get some sweet chili sauce! And I'm loving the look of those cucumbers! This would make a great, simple and healthy lunch.
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Carol Borchardt says
October 09, 2015 at 7:45 pm
Love sweet chili sauce! Great recipe for a weeknight dinner!
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Marjie says
October 09, 2015 at 6:40 pm
Easy is good; tasty is good. Together, it's just great! I can't believe how fast this is.
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Ann says
October 09, 2015 at 5:15 pm
That's not an old recipe. She trots that out under a different name every couple of years or so. Just like the mustard pork chops. It is a nice recipe though.enjoy!
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Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says
October 09, 2015 at 4:40 pm
I love sweet chili sauce! This sounds like the perfect, and very tasty, quick weeknight dinner.
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J @ A Hot Southern Mess says
October 09, 2015 at 3:43 pm
A little chili and lime! Yum! Add in some sweet?!? yes please!
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Emily says
October 09, 2015 at 10:35 am
This looks super easy and delicious! I just may put this on the menu this week. Thanks! =)
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Ali @ Home & Plate says
October 09, 2015 at 9:36 am
A little heat and a little citrus to cut the heat and dinner is served. Love the simplicity of this recipe. Perfect year round.
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Trisha @ Home Sweet Homemade says
October 09, 2015 at 8:39 am
Looks delicious and your pictures are beautiful! Pinned!
Found you on Foodie Friday!
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Manal Obieda says
October 09, 2015 at 7:13 am
I haven't tried this condiment before? I need to...it sounds delicious...how refreshing does your dishes look like!! Great post
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Marsha @ Marsha's Baking Addiction says
October 09, 2015 at 7:08 am
This chicken looks so succulent and delicious!
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FAQs

What does lime juice do to chicken? ›

The Lime Marinade makes the chicken juicy on the inside and injects with flavour so you won't need a sauce with it. And after resting the chicken for a few minutes before serving it, some of those juices will sweat to the surface, like you see below.

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How long can you marinate chicken with lime? ›

Whisk together lime juice, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken, turning to coat. Marinate chicken, covered and refrigerated, turning once or twice, for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.

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How long do you lime and salt chicken? ›

Add chicken thighs, lime juice, garlic, worchestershire sauce, salt and pepper to a large ziplock bag. Seal and toss to combine ingredients until the chicken is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.

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What happens if you marinate chicken in lime juice too long? ›

Poultry marinated in citrus, like lemon or lime juices, or vinegars can turn mushy and stringy if left to soak for too long.

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Do you put lime on chicken before or after cooking? ›

Adding a fresh squeeze of lime to chicken after it's cooked enhances the overall flavors with refreshing, tangy notes.

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What does lime and vinegar do to chicken? ›

After briefly rinsing off the chicken, add a generous amount of salt, a splash of vinegar, and several limes cut in half. Use the lime and its juices to scrub the surface of each individual piece of chicken. This helps to remove the slime and film off the chicken.

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Do I rinse chicken after salting? ›

If you followed the general brine recipe—1/4 cup kosher salt per quart of water—and you didn't brine the meat for too long, there's no reason to rinse after brining. Just pat the meat dry after removing it from the brine.

What does soaking chicken in salt do? ›

Brining is the process whereby chicken (or other meat) is submerged in a salty liquid (“brine”) and left to marinate to add flavour, tenderise AND add moisture so the chicken stays juicier when roasted.

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Why is lime added to chicken? ›

According to current research, lime is effective at preventing the following poultry diseases: Avian influenza. Newcastle disease. Ornithosis.

What does lime juice do to meat? ›

Lime juice has previously been shown to break down connective tissues and affect tenderness in a positive manner (Hinkle, 2010). Likewise, pineapple juice is also known to enzymatically alter solubility of connective tissue (Zochowska-Kujawaska, Lachowicz, & Sobczak, 2012).

Why do people rub lime on raw chicken? ›

Use the lime and its juices to scrub the surface of each individual piece of chicken. This helps to remove the slime and film off the chicken. The salt helps to "exfoliate" as you scrub the limes on the chicken like a "sponge".

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Can you put lime on raw chicken? ›

Using lemon juice, lime juice or vinegar to wash off chicken and fish before cooking is a common practice in the West Indies/Caribbean. Before the invention of refrigerators, people applied an acidic solution because they thought it would kill any bacteria on the chicken, and also give a hint of extra flavor.

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