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Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade
Make this Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade to cook your chicken on the stovetop, grill or in the oven. Chicken comes tender, juicy and full of flavor.
Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Let Sit
5 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 32 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 351 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 limes juiced
- 1/4 cilantro finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Combine everything in a gallon size bag. Add chicken.
- Marinade for 2-12 hours.
- Grill over medium high heat for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Cook until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with more fresh limes chopped cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
351kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
850mg
(35%)
Potassium
896mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
172IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 850mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 896mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 172IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.