Five Spice Grilled Chicken

This simple yet delicious grilled chicken is one of my family’s newest favorite freezer recipes. Even my littlest, who doesn’t normally like chicken, gobbles it up like she has never seen food before. I like it because it is ridiculously easy and makes almost no mess. My husband likes it because it involves the grill, which he would happily cook with every single night if he could.

To make it as part of a freezer cooking day, just double or triple the recipe, split the marinade & chicken into multiple bags, then throw it right into the freezer–no cooking required! Making it ahead of time is not necessary, though, as it is equally delicious just marinated at in the fridge for 4-6 hours.

You can use any type of chicken but my family much prefers the boneless, skinless chicken thighs, which are a darker, juicier meat and also tend to be cheaper than the boneless skinless breasts.

Here is what you need:

Step 1: Zest limes and add zest to medium size bowl, then juice and set aside.

Step 2: Add cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, lime zest, salt and pepper to bowl and mix well.

Step 3: Divide chicken into 2 1-gallon freezer bags. (If freezing, be sure tobags ahead of time.) Add lime juice and marinate chicken in bag for at least 4 hours or longer, or press out air from bag and freeze.

Step 4: Thaw if frozen. Then grill on medium heat for 25-30 minutes.

Step 5: Once cooked let chicken rest for 3 minutes,then squeeze fresh lime juice over top and serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!