Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
10
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Calories
281 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
Description
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs thoroughly coated in a marinade combining lime juice and zest, chopped cilantro leaves and stems, extra virgin olive oil, honey, cumin, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. After marinating for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight, the chicken is cooked over a medium-high grill, searing it on both sides and then moving it to a cooler zone to finish cooking without excessive charring.
The chicken develops a slightly charred, juicy texture that balances citrus brightness with the aromatic earthy spice of cumin and the fresh complexity of cilantro. The honey adds subtle sweetness, which rounds out the savory notes. The reserved marinade is used for basting and drizzling, enhancing the tangy and herby flavors right before serving.
This grilled chicken adapts well to casual meals, served on its own with lime wedges or alongside rice and grilled vegetables. It is a practical option for outdoor dining and meal prep, offering bold flavors from the lime and cilantro combo.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken thighs skinless
- 4 lime zested and juiced
- 1 cup Coriander roughly chopped leaves and stems (cilantro
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- cilantro for garnish, extra
Instructions
- Trim any fat from the chicken thighs and place in a large freezer bag. To the bowl of a food processor, add the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, olive oil, honey, cumin, salt and pepper and whiz to combine, about 30 seconds. Reserve ⅓ cup of the marinade and pour the rest into the bag with the chicken. Refrigerate for 30 minutes up to overnight.
- Prepare a grill on medium high at 450°F, leaving one side of the grill on low or off. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, basting each side the last time it's turned. Once each side has seared, if the chicken pieces seem to be getting too charred, move the chicken pieces to the cooler side of the grill to cook.
- To redistribute the juices, let the chicken sit for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with lime wedges and additional cilantro and drizzle the rest of the reserved marinade before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 356mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 162IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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