Cilantro Lime Chicken
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5.0
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinating Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
234 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Cilantro Lime Chicken
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Cilantro lime chicken is marinated with fresh lime and herbs, bursting with zesty flavor for an easy weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- juice of two limes
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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Instructions
- Combine the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large Ziploc bag. Place chicken in a bag with marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 8 hours.
- When ready to grill preheat to medium to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grate. Place chicken on the grill and grill for 5-7 minutes per side or until a meat thermometer reads 165°F.
- Remove from grill and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
Notes
- If your chicken breasts are very large cut them in half horizontally for quicker cooking.
- Freezing in the marinade. Place the raw chicken and marinade in a freezer ziploc for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and grill.
- STORE leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for 3-4 days.
- FREEZE. Place chicken in a freezer bag and it will keep in the freezer for 3 months. Thaw in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
132mg
(6%)
Potassium
430mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
124IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 132mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
48 reviews
Excellent
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