Cilantro Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Marinade Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    165 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American, Lebanese

Cilantro Chicken

Enjoy flavorful Marinated Lebanese Cilantro Chicken with garlic and lemon. Perfect for quick dinners, and freezer and meal prep friendly!

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Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro plus more for garnish
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 pounds chicken cutlets
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Instructions

  1. Place the cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper in a large bowl and stir to combine.
  2. Add the chicken and toss to combine. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  3. When ready to cook, heat a large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 4 minutes, undisturbed. Flip and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 4-5 more minutes.
  4. Serve with more fresh cilantro, if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to eat, reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.
  • To freeze the chicken, you have the option to do it before or after cooking. If you choose to freeze before cooking, simply put the chicken and marinade in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to four months. When you're ready to cook, allow it to thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking as usual.
  • Tips:
  • Make sure to use thin chicken cutlets. If needed, you can tenderize the chicken with a mallet to ensure they are all thin and even in thickness. This will help them cook quickly without burning the cilantro.
  • Don't worry if the cilantro browns. Herbs can be so sensitive to heat, so usually, I add them at the end of cooking proteins. However, the fresh cilantro in this skillet chicken recipe is what gives it so much flavor. A little browning is totally normal as long as the cilantro doesn't turn black.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 165kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 425mg (18%) Potassium 444mg (13%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 141IU (3%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 165kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 425mg 18%
Potassium 444mg 9%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 141IU 3%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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