5.0 from 75 votes
Cilantro Chicken
Enjoy flavorful Marinated Lebanese Cilantro Chicken with garlic and lemon. Perfect for quick dinners, and freezer and meal prep friendly!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinade Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 165 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Lebanese
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Place the cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper in a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Add the chicken and toss to combine. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- 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.
- Serve with more fresh cilantro, if desired.
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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
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
% 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.