Cilantro Lime Chicken
A flavorful and easy Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for the best flavor.
- Preheat the grill: Ready your grill by preheating it to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked, with an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let it rest: Once done, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Marinating overnight enhances the flavors significantly. You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts or bake the chicken in the oven at 400°F for about 25 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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