Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken

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4.5

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    281 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American, Mexican

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken

This grilled cilantro lime chicken recipe delivers lots of flavor thanks to a quick marinade, and with just 7 ingredients and 3 steps, it's easy enough to cook any night of the week.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 pounds skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 limes , zested and juiced
  • 1 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves and stems
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • extra cilantro , for garnish
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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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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 (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 162IU (3%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition 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.

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