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Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
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Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken is the answer to a quick and easy dinner staple - chicken breasts.  Transform boring chicken into a flavorful, versatile meat that can be used for tacos, salads, wraps, and more!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. chicken breast approx. 3 large breasts, boneless skinless
  • lime juice juice of 2 limes
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 garlic rough chopped, cloves
  • 1 jalapeño rough chopped
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. salt sea salt
  • ¼ tsp. smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp. onion powder
  • black pepper couple grinds
  • ¾ cup cilantro leaves

Instructions

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  1. Place chicken in a dish to marinate.
  2. To make the marinade, add the rest of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the marinade over the chicken, turning it over and making sure all the meat is coated. Marinate for 30 minutes. While chicken is marinating, get your grill ready and hot.
  3. Remove chicken from marinade and grill on each side until fully cooked and no longer pink in the middle. Slice or chop chicken for use in salads, tacos, burritos, wrap, etc. Enjoy!