5 from 12 votes
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
This Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken features boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinated in a mixture of olive oil, fresh lime juice and zest, cilantro, and warm spices including cumin. The marinade tenderizes the chicken and infuses it with bright citrus and herb flavors. Cooking on a medium-high grill develops a slightly charred exterior while keeping the inside juicy.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
338 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil , plus more for grilling
- lime zest, grated, from two limes
- 1/4 cup lime juice , about 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons cilantro , chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap or wax paper and pound to an even thickness with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Mix the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, sugar, salt, pepper, and cumin together in a large bowl. Add the chicken and massage the marinade into the chicken.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
- Heat your grill or grill pan to medium high heat and oil the grate with a paper towel.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the refrigerator. Remove them from the marinade and pat them dry with paper towels. Coat the chicken breasts with some olive oil.
- Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side then let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
555mg
(23%)
Potassium
891mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
105IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 555mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 891mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.