Spicy Latin-Style Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Lime Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Juicy grilled chicken breasts marinated in a spicy blend of Latin American spices, served with a zesty cilantro lime sauce for a refreshing finish. This Latin American recipe (gluten free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup (from about 2 limes) lime juice
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 small, seeded and chopped jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk together to form a marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 4 chicken breasts (6 oz each) to the marinade, coating evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2 hours.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the cilantro lime sauce by blending 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 small chopped jalapeño in a food processor until smooth and creamy; refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Step 4: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
5. Step 5: Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve topped with 2-3 tbsp of the cilantro lime sauce per chicken breast for a fresh, spicy finish.