Southwestern Grilled Chicken With Lime Butter

By NiteSki

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 3 1⁄2 lbs bone-in chicken parts
• 1 ⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 serrano chili, minced
• 2 tablespoons finely minced white onions
• 1 ⁄4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 pinch ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine first 8 ingredients.

With a spoon or a basting brush, spread seasoning paste over the chicken.

Grill chicken.

In a small bowl, combine all lime butter ingredients.

Drizzle over chicken just before serving or serve separately for dipping.