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Cilantro Lime Chicken

This recipe for cilantro lime chicken is marinated grilled chicken that's topped with a zesty cilantro lime sauce. The perfect quick and easy way to spice up your grilled chicken!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 191 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts I prefer to use thin chicken breasts for this recipe
  • 3 limes zested and juiced
  • 1 cup packed of cilantro leaves and stems
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • cilantro sprigs and lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Place the lime zest and juice, cilantro, olive oil, honey, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender. Blend for 1 minute or until sauce is smooth.
  2. Divide the sauce in half. Pour half of the sauce into a resealable bag. Add the chicken and seal the bag; shake to coat the chicken in the marinade. Place the remaining sauce in the refrigerator.
  3. Marinate the chicken for 2-8 hours.
  4. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  5. After the chicken is cooked, brush the remaining sauce over the chicken. Serve any leftover sauce on the side for dipping.
  6. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs if desired.

Notes

  • I like to use thin cut boneless skinless chicken breasts for this recipe as they cook quickly. You can also use chicken breast tenders or boneless skinless chicken thighs.
  • The cilantro lime sauce can be made up to one day before you plan to use it, just stir it back together if it separates from being in the fridge.
  • You can use an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan for this recipe. I typically use an indoor grill pan in the colder months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 191kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 289mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191

% Daily Value*

Calories 191kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 289mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

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