Cilantro Lime Chicken
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5.0
309 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
565 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Cilantro Lime Chicken
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Marinated Cilantro Lime Chicken is juicy and bursting with zesty flavor.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 lime for serving
Marinade
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine all marinade ingredients.
- Add the chicken and toss well to combine. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
To Grill
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F). Lightly oil the grill.
- Place the chicken on the preheated grill and cook for 7-8 minutes. Turn over and cook an additional 6-8 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with lime slices and additional chopped cilantro.
Notes
- The marinade can be pulsed in a blender a couple of times if you prefer.
- To Bake
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve with lime slices and additional chopped cilantro.
- To Broil Chicken
- Place on a grate or rack on a foil lined pan.
- Broil chicken 4-inches from the element for 5-6 minutes per side.
- To Cook Bone-In Chicken Thighs or Breasts
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Add the chicken skin side down (reserve the marinade) and cook 3-4 minutes or until browned. Flip over and cook 2 minutes more.
- Add remaining marinade to the pan. Bake 25-27 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F. Broil 2-3 minutes to crisp if desired.
- The marinade can be pulsed in a blender a couple of times if you prefer.
- Allow chicken to marinate at least 30 minutes. Due to the high amount of citrus in this recipe, don't marinate longer than 2 hours.
- Fresh lime is best in this recipe, the flavor of bottled lime can be bitter.
- Optional add-ins: add 1 teaspoon of chili powder and/or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper to the marinade to add a little bit of heat.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
565
(28%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
222mg
(74%)
Sodium
621mg
(26%)
Potassium
528mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
413IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 565 | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 222mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 528mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 413IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
309 reviews
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