Cilantro Lime Chicken
A vibrant and zesty chicken dish that combines fresh lime juice, cilantro, and garlic for a flavorful summer grilling experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Create the flavorful marinade by mixing lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken in a zip-top bag with the marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Prepare the chicken by removing it from the marinade and discarding the marinade.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with additional chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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