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Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken features skinless chicken thighs marinated in a zesty blend of fresh lime juice and zest, chopped cilantro, olive oil, honey, cumin, and spices. After marinating, the chicken is grilled to develop a flavorful sear while maintaining juicy tenderness. The reserved marinade is drizzled over the finished chicken for added brightness and a coriander garnish adds fresh herbal notes. This dish highlights the brightness of lime and earthiness of cumin for a balanced grilled protein.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
10
Calories:
281 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% 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.