5 from 3 votes
Cilantro-Lime Chicken
Simple yet delicious meals don't get better than this!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
291 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast 6 ounces each, boneless, skinless
- lime plus 1 lime cut into wedges for garnish, zest and juice of 1
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup cilantro divided, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Cover the chicken breasts with a layer of plastic wrap, then pound the thicker end of the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Create the marinade by mixing lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, half of the chopped cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a container or resealable bag.
- Coat the chicken breasts on all sides in the marinade. Store in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour or ideally overnight.
- Prepare the grill or grill pan by lightly oiling it and preheating to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for approximately 5 minutes on each side, or until it is well-charred and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest on a platter or chopping board for 5 minutes, then squeeze fresh lime juice over it and garnish with the remaining cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
291kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
845mg
(35%)
Potassium
853mg
(18%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.03g
(0%)
Vitamin A
203IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 845mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 853mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 203IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.