Cilantro Lime Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
28 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
191 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cilantro Lime Chicken
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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!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast I prefer to use thin chicken breasts for this recipe, boneless skinless
- 3 lime zested and juiced
- 1 cup cilantro packed leaves and stems
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- cilantro sprigs and wedges for garnish
- lime sprigs and wedges for garnish
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Marinate the chicken for 2-8 hours.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- After the chicken is cooked, brush the remaining sauce over the chicken. Serve any leftover sauce on the side for dipping.
- 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
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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 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
4.9
28 reviews
Excellent
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