5 from 21 votes
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Cilantro Lime Chicken is marinated in a mix of fresh cilantro, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, honey, and spices before pan cooking. The marinade imparts a bright citrus flavor with mild sweetness and a touch of earthiness from cumin and chili powder. After marinating, the chicken breasts are cooked in a hot skillet with the marinade until juicy and fully cooked, then finished with fresh cilantro and lime juice. This technique results in tender, flavorful chicken suitable for various meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
255 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- ½ cup cilantro chopped, divided
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 garlic minced, fresh cloves
- 1 lime zested
- 2 lime divided, juiced (about ¼ cup
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 chicken breast skinless and boneless
Instructions
- In a large bowl add ¼ cup cilantro, avocado oil, garlic cloves, lime zest, lime juice from 1 ½ limes, honey, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Add the chicken to the marinade. Cover and allow the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- In a hot skillet over medium heat add the chicken and marinade. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until the juices run clear. The chicken should reach 165°F when tested with a digital meat thermometer
- Remove from the heat. Top with ½ squeeze of one lime and ¼ cup cilantro.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy while warm!
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Notes
- Broth can be added to the skillet after cooking chicken to create a pan sauce by scraping up browned bits.
- For a thicker sauce, stir in about a teaspoon of cornstarch and cook until thickened.
- Finish the sauce with a tablespoon of unsalted butter to add richness and shine before drizzling over the chicken.
Nutrition Information
Serving
16 oz chicken breast
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
608mg
(25%)
Potassium
355mg
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 16 oz chicken breast | |
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 608mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.