4.8 from 63 votes
Grilled Lime Cilantro Chicken
Grilled Lime Cilantro Chicken features boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinated in a mixture of lime juice and zest, olive oil, honey, fresh cilantro, kosher salt, and black pepper. The marinade infuses bright citrus and herb notes, complementing the chicken's natural flavor. Grilling over medium-high heat cooks the chicken to juicy doneness with a slightly charred surface, suitable for casual dinners or adding to salads and tacos.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
388 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast I had 4 breasts, thin-sliced, boneless, skinless
- 1 to 2 teaspoons lime zest
- ½ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup cilantro plus more for garnishing, fresh
- 1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- lime optional for garnishing, wedges
Instructions
- To a large ziptop plastic bag, add all ingredients, seal, and smoosh around to evenly coat chicken. Place bag in fridge for at least 1 hour, or overnight, to marinate.
- Lightly oil grill grates and preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken, discard the bag with the marinade, and grill for about 5 minutes on the first side with lid closed, flip, and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on the second side with lid closed, or until chicken is cooked through and as done as desired.
- Garnish chicken with additional cilantro, optional lime wedges, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour or overnight for stronger flavor infusion.
- Lightly oil the grill grates before cooking to prevent sticking.
- Cook chicken until fully done but still juicy; adjust grilling time based on thickness.
- Store leftover cooked chicken airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for 3-4 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
781mg
(33%)
Potassium
696mg
(15%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
140IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 781mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 696mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.