Cilantro Lime Chicken
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
255 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Cilantro Lime Chicken
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This Cilantro Lime Chicken is so flavorful and so easy to make! The juicy chicken marinated in zesty cilantro and lime will have you coming back for seconds. It is an excellent dish if you are serving guests, as it tastes restaurant-worthy.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup cilantro chopped, divided
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 fresh garlic cloves minced
- 1 Lime zested
- 2 juicy limes, juiced (about ¼ cup) divided
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 chicken breast skinless and boneless
Instructions
- In a large bowl add ¼ cup cilantro, avocado oil, garlic cloves, lime zest, lime juice from 1 ½ limes, honey, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Add the chicken to the marinade. Cover and allow the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- In a hot skillet over medium heat add the chicken and marinade. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until the juices run clear. The chicken should reach 165°F when tested with a digital meat thermometer
- Remove from the heat. Top with ½ squeeze of one lime and ¼ cup cilantro.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy while warm!
Notes
- You can add broth of your choice to the skillet. Turn the burner on to medium. Use a whisk to get all the little stuck pieces off the skillet. You can add a teaspoon of cornstarch if you would like a thicker sauce. Add a tablespoon of unsalted butter to the sauce. Mix until combined. You can drizzle this over the chicken before serving.
- You can add broth of your choice to the skillet. Turn the burner on to medium. Use a whisk to get all the little stuck pieces off the skillet. You can add a teaspoon of cornstarch if you would like a thicker sauce. Add a tablespoon of unsalted butter to the sauce. Mix until combined. You can drizzle this over the chicken before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
16 oz chicken breast
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
608mg
(25%)
Potassium
355mg
(10%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 16 oz chicken breast | |
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 608mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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