Cilantro Lime Chicken
A vibrant and flavorful chicken dish marinated in fresh lime juice, cilantro, and garlic, perfect for grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the Marinade: In a bowl, mix lime juice, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a large resealable bag, pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked.
- Rest and Slice: Allow the chicken to rest for about 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Serve with refreshing sides like mango salsa, guacamole, or over rice. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Find it online: https://tashirecipez.com/cilantro-lime-chicken/