Cilantro Lime Chicken Breast (Grilled or Air Fryer)

Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken Breast (Grilled or Air Fryer)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 organic boneless skinless chicken breasts; Zest and juice of 1 lime; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 tsp kosher salt and black pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
217 kcal
Course
Lunch, Dinner, Others
Cuisine
American

Cilantro Lime Chicken Breast (Grilled or Air Fryer)

Iris Warren

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Cilantro Lime Chicken Breast is marinated in olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, and cilantro and cooked in the air fryer or on the grill/grill pan.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 organic boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
Zest and juice of 1 lime (plus 1 lime cut into wedges)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup fresh cilantro (divided)
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)

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Instructions

Pound the thicker end of the chicken breast with a mallet to make it even with the thinner end.
Air fry in a single layer at 380 degrees for 5 minutes on each side.
Combine the juice of 1 lime, lime zest, olive oil, 1/4 cup of the cilantro finely chopped, garlic and salt to a large glass or ceramic container with a lid, or a gallon size freezer bag.
Coat the chicken well on both sides and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour or as long as overnight, the longer the better, turning halfway.
When ready to cook, oil a grill or grill pan over medium to medium-high heat.
Grill about 5 minutes on each side, or until charred and cooked through in the center.
Remove and set aside on a platter and squeeze the remaining lime over the chicken. Garnish with the remaining fresh cilantro.

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Notes

Variations:
Sub chicken thighs.
Use this cilantro-lime marinade as a base and change up the flavors withdifferent citrus and herbs, like lemon and basil or orange and rosemary.

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Serving 1breast Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 0.5g (0%) Protein 38.5g (77%) Fat 5.5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 360mg (15%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 0.5g (1%)