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Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro lime chicken is marinated with fresh lime and herbs, bursting with zesty flavor for an easy weeknight meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 234 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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.