Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
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5.0
321 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
377 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
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This Cilantro Lime Chicken is the easiest recipe for chicken, and it can be grilled, cooked in a skillet, or baked in the oven. The marinade is bursting with flavor and results in juicy and tender chicken every time! This Mexican-inspired recipe will become a favorite.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast (or thighs) (4 small/medium chicken breasts)*
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 Tbsp cilantro finely chopped, plus more to garnish
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 lime cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
How to Make Cilantro Lime Chicken
- In a bowl, combine oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, paprika, and honey for the marinade.
- Add the chicken to the mixture and allow to marinate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours then cook the chicken either on the grill, in a skillet, or bake it in the oven (see instructions below). Once it's cooked, serve with lime wedges and garnish with more cilantro if desired.
How to Grill Chicken
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Cover and grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, or until cooked through*.
To Cook Chicken in a Skillet
- Set a large non-stick, non-reactive skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp oil and sautee chicken in a single layer for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through*, depending on the thickness of your chicken. If your chicken is very thick, cover the chicken with a lid after you flip it.
How to Bake Chicken
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the chicken breast on a lined baking sheet or large casserole dish. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
Notes
- *If chicken breasts are uneven in size, set them between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness. This will help to tenderize the chicken and cook it faster and more evenly. *Chicken breast should be cooked until it reaches 165˚F at the thickest part on an instant-read thermometer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbs
7g
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
846mg
(35%)
Potassium
877mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
335IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbs | 7g | |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 846mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 877mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
321 reviews
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