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Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
Packed with flavour, this Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs recipe comes out so juicy and tender. Zesty and tangy, the cilantro-lime combination is always a hit. All you need are a few simple ingredients and you’ll have the perfectly grilled chicken thighs in no time.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
48 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 349 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Canadian
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 limes juice + zest
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ bunch cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl or Ziploc bag, add the chicken thighs, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, salt, garlic powder, sugar, and cilantro. Toss well to combine until all the thighs are coated. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat the grill to 400ºF.
- Place the chicken thighs, smooth-side down, try to make sure there aren’t large pieces of cilantro stuck on the thighs to avoid them burning.
- Grill the chicken thighs on the grill for 4 minutes on one side with the grill covered.
- Flip and grill for another 4 minutes. Cook time will vary a bit depending on the size of your chicken thighs so use an instant read meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- When done, remove the chicken thighs from the grill and transfer them to a plate. Squeeze a wedge of lime over the chicken thighs. Cover the chicken with aluminum foil to let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
349kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
784mg
(33%)
Potassium
607mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
138IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 784mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 138IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.