Best 7 Southwestern Lime Chicken With Ancho Chile Sauce Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with our Southwestern Lime Chicken with Ancho Chile Sauce recipe. This tantalizing dish combines zesty lime, aromatic ancho chiles, and a blend of spices to create a taste sensation that will transport you to the heart of the desert.

Enhance your dining experience with our curated collection of complementary recipes, including a refreshing Southwestern Chopped Salad with tangy lime-cilantro vinaigrette, a creamy Avocado and Corn Salad bursting with freshness, and a flavorful Chipotle Black Bean and Corn Salsa that adds a smoky kick to your meal.

Indulge in the sweet and tangy goodness of our homemade Mango Salsa, the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or fish, or whip up a batch of our tangy Tomatillo Salsa Verde for a zesty twist on your favorite tacos.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH MANGO-ANCHO SAUCE



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Sweet mango and smoky ancho chile are combined to make both a delicious marinade and a sauce for these grilled chicken thighs. This isn't spicy, so the whole family can enjoy it. I like to serve this with cilantro-lime rice.

Provided by France C

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large mango, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (4 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs with skin
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine mango, lime juice, honey, ancho chile powder, and salt in the bowl of a small food processor; pulse until smooth. Remove 1/4 cup of the sauce to a small bowl and whisk in rice wine vinegar and olive oil to make a marinade. Place remaining sauce in the refrigerator.
  • Place chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag and drizzle with mango-ancho marinade. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.
  • Twenty minutes before grilling, remove chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place chicken on the hot grill, skin-side down, and grill for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip chicken over and grill on the other side for 3 to 4 minutes. Continue flipping every 3 to 4 minutes until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 22 to 25 minutes total. Turn grill to low heat and brush both sides of the chicken with reserved mango-ancho sauce, grilling an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 331.3 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

SOUTHWESTERN LIME CHICKEN WITH ANCHO CHILI SAUCE



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From epicurious.com. The sauce can be made ahead of time. I prepare it when I prepare the chicken for marinating.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time P1DT15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
8 slices monterey jack cheese
3 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, torn into pieces
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • For the Chicken: Combine first 9 ingredients in medium bowl; whisk to blend. Place chicken in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Pour marinade over. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken breasts from marinade. Grill chicken until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Place 1 cheese slice atop each chicken breast half; cover barbecue and cook until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Transfer chicken breasts to plates. Serve with Ancho Chili Sauce.
  • Make the Sauce: Place chilies in medium metal bowl. Pour enough boiling water over chilies to cover. Let stand until chilies are soft, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup soaking liquid.
  • Puree chilies, 3 tablespoons soaking liquid and lime juice in blender until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Whisk in mayonnaise, brown sugar, oregano, rosemary and cumin. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using, adding water by tablespoonfuls and stirring if very thick.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.7, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 104.3, Sodium 1158.5, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 8.2, Protein 34.5

CHILI LIME CHICKEN



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This recipe combines many of the spices that I grew up with and that have become a distinctive part of much of my cooking including dishes such as chili Colorado, posole, and Frontera™ style carne asada. I would describe this dish as more Tex-Mex or New Mexican than Mexican. Serve on a bed of rice or slice thinly for use in tacos or to top a green salad.

Provided by Larry Dean

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 3h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
⅔ cup canola oil, or more as needed
1 large lime, juiced
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Combine ancho chile powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chipotle powder in a medium glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in canola oil and lime juice until well combined; thin with additional canola oil if mixture seems too thick.
  • Arrange chicken in a glass or ceramic baking dish and pour the marinade over the chicken, covering it completely. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet; do not crowd. Discard any excess marinade.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 929.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

ANCHO-LIME MARINATED BBQ CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 12h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 whole chickens
1/2 cup light olive oil
1/2 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Cut the chickens into legs, thighs, breasts, and wings and place in a large pan. Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the chicken. Cover the chicken and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the grill. Place the chicken pieces on the grill at a 45 degree angle to establish good grill marks. Once the chicken easily releases from the grill, turn it over to continue cooking. Make sure to season the chicken with salt while it's cooking. Once the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, or its juices run clear, remove the chicken from the grill. Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN LIME CHICKEN WITH ANCHO CHILE SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Chicken     Marinate     Dinner     Lime

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
8 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
8 slices Monterey Jack cheese
Ancho Chile Sauce (recipe follows)
Special equipment: Gas or charcoal grill

Steps:

  • Combine the lime juice, soy sauce, oil, sugar, herbs, garlic, chili powder, and cayenne in a medium bowl; whisk to blend. Place the chicken in a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish 2 inches deep. Pour the marinade over. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
  • Prepare a grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Place 1 cheese slice atop each chicken piece; cover the grill and cook until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to plates. Serve with Ancho Chile Sauce.

CHILI-LIME CHICKEN WINGS



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Who would have guessed that mixing maple syrup, chili sauce and lime juice would make chicken wings taste so good? Family and guests alike will scramble to ensure they get more than one of these utterly delicious wings-so be sure to make extras! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 pounds whole chicken wings
1 cup maple syrup
2/3 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying
Optional: Thinly sliced green onions and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Cut wings into 3 sections; discard wing tip sections. In a large saucepan, combine the syrup, chili sauce, lime juice and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1 cup. , Meanwhile, in a large shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Add wings a few at a time and toss to coat., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wings, a few at a time, for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Transfer wings to a large bowl; add sauce mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately, with sliced green onions and lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN LIME CHICKEN



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Yummy. From Bon Appetit. I usually use the George Foreman, slice the chicken and add it to Summer Veggie Burritos ##113986 for non-veggies.

Provided by LA286570

Categories     High Protein

Time P1DT20m

Yield 8 chicken breasts, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients in medium bowl; whisk to blend.
  • Place chicken in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Pour marinade over.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  • Remove chicken breasts from marinade.
  • Grill chicken until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken breasts to plates.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to make the ancho chile sauce. This will help to prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Toast the ancho chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are fragrant and pliable, about 2 minutes per side. This will help to bring out their flavor.
  • Soak the ancho chiles in hot water for at least 30 minutes before using. This will help to soften them and make them easier to blend.
  • Use a food processor or blender to puree the ancho chiles with the other sauce ingredients until smooth.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and cumin before cooking. This will help to enhance their flavor.
  • Cook the chicken breasts in a hot skillet until they are browned on both sides and cooked through. This will take about 5 minutes per side.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with the ancho chile sauce, rice, and black beans. You can also garnish the chicken with cilantro and lime wedges.

Conclusion:

This Southwestern lime chicken with ancho chile sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and slightly spicy. The dish is also very versatile and can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, black beans, or roasted vegetables.

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