Quick Cilantro Lime Marinade
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Quick Cilantro Lime Marinade
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20 minutes is all it takes to transform your chicken into an epic meal with this delicious cilantro lime marinade.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 small garlic clove grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½-2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
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Instructions
Make the marinade:
- Add lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chopped cilantro, cumin, garlic, salt, and chicken breasts to a large zip bag.
- Let chicken marinate for 15-20 minutes in the fridge.
Cook the chicken:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat up the remaining olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts on a skillet and cook, for 5-7 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through at an internal temperature of 165F. Discard chicken marinade.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This recipe yields enough marinade for to 2 lbs of chicken.
- Take things to the next level by topping your cilantro lime chicken with homemade avocado salsa.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2 tablespoons
Calories
44kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
1.1g
(0%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
4.7g
(7%)
Saturated Fat
0.7g
(4%)
Sodium
97.8mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 tablespoons | |
| Calories | 44kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 4.7g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7g | 4% |
| Sodium | 97.8mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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