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Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
This easy Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe is zesty and delicious! With a cilantro lime marinade that is simple to make, this chicken recipe is a juicy, flavorful favorite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinate
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 187 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 /4 cup cilantro chopped and divided
- 5 limes juice and zest
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon ground cumin
- pinch cayenne pepper optional
- 1 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil + more if brushing grill or grill pan
Instructions
- If using oven, preheat to 375 degrees.
- Add chicken to a zip top freezer bag or large baking dish.
- Whisk together 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime zest, 1/4 cup lime juice, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, Stone House Seasoning, and olive oil. Pour over the chicken. Remove as much air as possible as you seal the bag and place on a baking sheet to catch any drips; or if using a baking dish to marinate, cover with wrap. Store the marinade-covered chicken in the refrigerator for at least an hour, but no more than 24 hours to marinate.
- To cook, preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat. Brush with olive oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade, and place onto the grill or grill pan. Cook for 3 minutes on one side and then turn and cook 3 additional minutes, turning the chicken to grill if necessary until it's done. Don't crowd the chicken in the grill pan as want it to cook quickly and not be so much that it steams. If using oven, place baking dish with chicken (having discarded the marinade) and cook at 375 degrees about 20 minutes or until done.Cook until the chicken reaches 165º F when checked with an internal meat thermometer.
- Transfer the chicken to a platter and top with 1 tablespoon more of lime juice and remaining chopped cilantro. Serve.
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Notes
- Once cooked, allow to cool completely. Portion into freezer-safe container(s) and freeze up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight, reheat and serve.
- Alternately, prep the cilantro lime chicken without cooking, portion into freezer-safe container(s) and freeze up to 3 months. To cook, remove from the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Then, cook as instructed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
187kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
716mg
(30%)
Potassium
524mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
281IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 716mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 524mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 281IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.