Cilantro Lime Chicken
This Cilantro Lime Chicken is your go-to recipe for any occasion, bringing vibrant flavors with easy preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Whisk together lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard it.
- Brush the grill with olive oil. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for enhanced flavor. You can also adapt the recipe by adding jalapeños for spice or substituting lime with lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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