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Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

therockstarmommyblog — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:21:08 +0000

Bright, fresh, and packed with flavor, this Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken is the kind of meal you’ll find yourself making again and again. A quick cilantro lime chicken marinade transforms simple chicken breasts into juicy chicken with a zesty flavor that’s perfect for easy dinners, meal prep, and summer grilling. Whether you’re serving it with cilantro lime rice, slicing it for burrito bowls, or pairing it with your favorite vegetables, this healthy recipe delivers big flavors with very little hands-on time.

Can I make the marinade ahead of time?

Yes. The marinade ingredients can be mixed up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Can I use bottled lime juice?

Fresh lime juice provides the best lime flavor, but bottled juice can work in a pinch.

Can I use other cuts of chicken?

Absolutely. This cilantro lime marinade works well with chicken thighs, chicken wings, and other cuts of chicken.

Can I bake this instead?

Yes. Bake at 425 degrees F for approximately 18-22 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken.

Ingredient Notes

Chicken Breasts: The star of the show.
Olive Oil: Helps keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
Limes: Adds fresh, bright citrus flavor.
Garlic: Brings savory flavor to the marinade.
Fresh Cilantro: Gives this dish its signature taste.
Salt and pepper: Enhances all the flavors.
Extra Cilantro and Lime Slices: The perfect finishing touch.

Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

Directions for the marinade:

In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Using a meat tenderizer, pound the chicken breasts until they are even in thickness. Place the chicken in a 9×13 dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning once halfway through.

Grilling instructions:

Prepare your grill for medium-high direct heat. Place the chicken on the grill, and cook for 6-8 minutes turning once halfway through cooking time. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F.
When cooked through, remove from heat and let it rest a few minutes before cutting. Serve with extra fresh cilantro and slices of lime to squeeze on top.

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Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

Bright, fresh, and packed with flavor, this Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken is the kind of meal you'll find yourself making again and again. A

Course Dinner

Cuisine chicken, grill

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Marinading time 30

Servings

Calories 253kcal

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
1 cup olive oil
2 limes zested and juiced
2 garlic cloves minced
⅛ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Garnishes- extra cilantro slices of lime

Instructions

Directions for the marinade:

In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Using a meat tenderizer, pound the chicken breasts until they are even in thickness. Place the chicken in a 9×13 dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning once halfway through.

Grilling instructions:

Prepare your grill for medium-high direct heat. Place the chicken on the grill, and cook for 6-8 minutes turning once halfway through cooking time. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F
When cooked through, remove from heat and let it rest a few minutes before cutting. Serve with extra fresh cilantro and slices of lime to squeeze on top.

Nutrition

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Steak Fajitas Skewers

therockstarmommyblog — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:46:17 +0000

These Steak Fajitas Skewers are an easy and delicious dinner option that you can throw onto the grill and serve up in no time! So, let’s gather our aprons and fire up the grill as I walk you through this easy-to-follow recipe that promises to take your taste buds on a sizzling fiesta on a stick!

SHOULD I USE METAL OR BAMBOO SKEWERS?

Both metal and bamboo skewers can be used for this recipe. If you opt for bamboo or wooden skewers, soak them first in water for a minimum of 20 minutes before assembling the ingredients and cooking on the grill.

Soaking them first will prevent the wooden skewers from burning and disintegrating on the grill.

The benefit of metal skewers is that they’re reusable but handle them with care as they can get very hot from the grill’s heat.

Whether you use metal or wooden skewers, leaving a gap of about 2-3 inches at the bottom is best to give you enough room to grip the skewer for easy flipping.

What is the best meat for these steak fajitas?

Sirloin steak is recommended for this recipe because it is leaner meat that is really suitable for grilling. It will not cause the grill to flame as excess fat drips off it, and the meat and vegetables will not burn. Sirloin also holds its form on a skewer during the cooking process.
Roast and beef stew meat isn’t a good choice for these steak fajitas skewers as the meat is quite tough.

How can I cook these steak fajitas without a grill?

If you cannot grill the steak fajitas skewers, you will still have juicy and flavorsome food by cooking them on an indoor griddle on medium heat or placing the fajitas on a baking tray and cooking in the oven under the broiler. Watch them carefully as they must not burn.

Can I make this recipe with a different kind of meat?

Absolutely! You can use alternative proteins such as chicken, fish, and shrimp. Check the length of cooking time as you do not want dried-out food.

Recipe Notes:

Cutting the meat and vegetables the same size as uniform pieces of food will help cook all ingredients evenly. I recommend about 1-inch x 1-inch squares for both meat and vegetables.
Feel free to add in other vegetables or substitute those listed for others. Mushrooms, zucchini, squash, or any of your favorite vegetables can be added to the peppers and onions or substituted altogether.
Check the steak’s internal temperature for juicy and tender steak, which should register at 145F.
For extra tender and flavorsome meat, marinate it after seasoning. Do this for 30 minutes to a couple of hours or overnight in the refrigerator if time permits. Avocado oil, and fresh lime juice mixed with onion and pepper seasonings make a wonderful marinade.
Before serving, wrap the fajitas in foil to let them rest for 2 – 3 minutes. Resting enhances the flavors and keeps juices locked in for tenderness.
Reheat leftovers on the grill for no more than a minute or two, so they do not dry out or burn. Wrapping in foil before heating is another option.
Serve with dips, salads, or even tortillas, on or off the skewer.

Steak Fajitas Skewers

In a gallon size freezer bag, combine the meat and seasoning. Close the bag and shake until the meat is well coated. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
Prepare the skewers by alternating the vegetables and meat.
Prepare the grill to medium high heat. Carefully oil the grill grates.
Place the skewers on the prepared grill and cook, covered for 10 minutes or until the beef has reached desired doneness, flipping the skewers halfway through the cook time.
Serve alone or with flour tortillas and the toppings for fajitas.

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Steak Fajitas Skewers

These Steak Fajitas Skewers are an easy and delicious dinner option that you can throw onto the grill and serve up in no time!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Beef, grill

Keyword summer

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time 2

Total Time 2 25

Servings

Calories 398kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds sirloin steak cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces
3 tablespoons taco seasoning blend
1/2 cup olive oil
2 green bell peppers seeded and cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces
2 red bell peppers seeded and cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces
1 white onion cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces

Instructions

In a gallon size freezer bag, combine the meat and seasoning. Close the bag and shake until the meat is well coated. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
Prepare the skewers by alternating the vegetables and meat.
Prepare the grill to medium high heat. Carefully oil the grill grates.
Place the skewers on the prepared grill and cook, covered for 10 minutes or until the beef has reached desired doneness, flipping the skewers halfway through the cook time.
Serve alone or with flour tortillas and the toppings for fajitas.

Nutrition

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Coca Cola Burgers

therockstarmommyblog — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Coca Cola Burgers consist of homemade beef burger patties with the Coca Cola soda as a key ingredient – providing a delicious sweetness and juiciness to the savory patties.

Assemble these Coca Cola patties on soft hamburger buns with your favorite toppings and enjoy at your next outdoor barbecue.

Recipe Notes:

You can check that the hamburger patties are cooked through by inserting a food thermometer into the thickest section. It should register at 160F.

Allowing the hamburger patties to rest for a few minutes after cooking will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, leaving you with super flavorful and juicy patties!

I’ve made my beef patties from scratch, but you could use store-bought ground beef patties for convenience.

Serve these burgers with French fries, coleslaw, or a simple green salad.

WHAT VARIATIONS CAN I MAKE TO THIS RECIPE?

Use different ground meat such as ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground pork.
Whole wheat buns or brioche buns are excellent alternatives to traditional hamburger buns. You could even use lettuce to replace the buns for a low-carb option.
Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, or any other favorite cheese can replace the Parmesan cheese in this recipe.
Use a different sauce instead of French dressing, such as BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, or a spicy sauce.
Get creative with your preferred selection of toppings for these hamburgers. Consider sliced avocado, crispy bacon, jalapenos, or pickles!

Coca Cola Burgers

Preheat the grill to high heat, 450 to 500 degrees F.
In a large bowl, mix the ground chuck, eggs, ½ cup coca cola, crackers, 4 tablespoons dressing, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Divide the meat mixture into 12 portions and shape into burgers.
Mix the remaining soda and salad dressing.
Place the burgers on the grill and cook for 8 to 9 minutes, flipping halfway. Just prior to removing from the grill, brush one side of the burger patties with the soda mixture. Flip the burgers and brush the second side with the soda mixture. Flip the burger again and cook until the sauce is caramelized.
Serve the burgers on buns with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and pickles.

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Coca Cola Burgers

Coca Cola Burgers start with homemade beef burger patties with the Coca Cola soda as the secret key ingredient.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Beef, grill, sandwiches

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 376kcal

Ingredients

3 pounds ground chuck
2 eggs
1 cup Coca Cola soda divided
1 cup crushed saltine crackers
¾ cup French salad dressing divided
¼ grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the grill to high heat, 450 to 500 degrees.
In a large bowl, mix the ground chuck, eggs, ½ cup coca cola, crackers, 4 tablespoons dressing, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Divide the meat mixture into 12 portions and shape into burgers.
Mix the remaining soda and salad dressing.
Place the burgers on the grill and cook for 8 to 9 minutes, flipping halfway. Just prior to removing from the grill, brush one side of the burger patties with the soda mixture. Flip the burgers and brush the second side with the soda mixture. Flip the burger again and cook until the sauce is caramelized.
Serve the burgers on buns with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and pickles.

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How to Make Beer Brats

therockstarmommyblog — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:28:40 +0000

Now, there are two good ways to cook bratwurst. You can stew them in beer – preferably with onions – or you can cook them up on the grill until they’re crisp and brown. What makes this Beer Brats recipe is that it uses both methods, one right after the other.

First, you layer the brats with sliced onion in a pan of amber ale and let the whole pan simmer on top of the grill, so the sausages soak up that light, malty flavor. Then, right before they’re done, you pull them out of the pan and lay them on the grill for just a few minutes to give them a nice, crisp outer coating.

Plump, crisp, and bursting with German flavor, these Beer Brats are delicious in a crusty bun with your favorite sausage topping – ketchup, mustard, relish, mayo, sauerkraut, or dill pickle. Or all of the above!

RECIPE TIPS

I like to use an Amber Ale style beer, but any of your favorite beers will work well with this recipe.

Our favorite topping to use with our brats are ketchup, mustard, relish, sauerkraut and grilled onions.

What do make your Beer Brats in the slow cooker? We love Family Fresh Meals Crockpot Beer Brat Recipe.

How to Make Beer Brats

Preheat oven or grill to 400 degrees F. Slice onions and layer in the bottom of a deep sided baking pan.
Place uncooked brats on top of onions.
Add beer to the pan, enough to cover the brats. Add any additional onion slices to the top of brats.
Cover pan and place on a 400F degree grill/oven.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Pull brats from pan and place on grill grates, grill for 5-10 minutes to crisp the bratwurst. If cooking indoor, pan fry instead.
Once crisped, pull from the grill and let rest for 3-5 minutes.
Serve with toppings of your choice.

Beer Brats

These Beer Brats are plump, crisp, and bursting with German flavor. Easy to make an perfect in a bun with your favorite sausage topping.

Course Dinner

Cuisine 4th of July, bbq, grill

Keyword easy recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Parboiling 30

Total Time 50

Servings

Ingredients

12 to 14 Brats
Amber Ale style beer
White sweet onions
Brat style buns

Toppings

Ketchup
Mustard
Relish
Sauerkraut
Grilled onions

Instructions

Slice onions and layer in the bottom of a deep sided baking pan.
Place uncooked brats on top of onions.
Add beer to the pan, enough to cover the brats. Add any additional onion slices to the top of brats.
Cover pan and place on a 400F degree grill.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Pull brats from pan and place on grill grates, grill for 5-10 minutes to crisp the bratwurst.
Once crisped, pull from the grill and let rest for 3-5 minutes.
Serve with toppings of your choice.

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Grilled Potato Wedges

therockstarmommyblog — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 18:41:10 +0000

Grilled Potato Wedges don’t need to be tricky to make at all! In fact, in just 15 minutes and with minimal ingredients, you can make crispy grilled potato wedges in your grill that will be the perfect addition to almost any main meal!

Apart from enjoying your Grilled Potato Wedges as a lunch or dinner side, you can also store leftover wedges in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, adding them to breakfast or to be enjoyed as a hearty and comforting snack alongside some dip or sauce.

RECIPE TIPS

If your potatoes aren’t getting crisp enough towards the end of cooking, place them in a pan with a little cooking spray, over a high heat on top of the stove, and then simply toss and turn the potatoes until they crisp up to your desire, being careful not to burn them!

My recipe uses standard size potatoes which is why I have quartered them so that they cook through. I don’t recommend using smaller potatoes as they may fall through the oven grates but if you do use smaller potatoes then make sure to cut them in half, not quarter them.

When selecting a potato, make sure it’s firm and free of blemishes and sprouts. If, subsequent to purchasing, your potatoes develop green areas and begin to sprout, trim these off before cooking.

How to Make Grilled Potato Wedges

Wash potatoes and cut into wedges.
Place in baking dish or large bowl.
Drizzle with oil. Combine spices and sprinkle about half over potatoes.
Toss to coat and add more oil and spices.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat or 350 degrees F
Coat grates with canola or vegetable oil. Place potato wedges directly on grates.
Cook 12-15 minutes, turning every 4-5 minutes and cook until fork tender. Cooking time will vary depend on thickness and size of potatoes.
Serve immediately with parsley, salt and dipping sauce, if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE POTATOES CRISPY?

To ensure that your potato wedges come out of the grill with crispy outer edges while soft and fluffy on the inside, make sure to spread the potato quarters apart with enough space. This will allow each potato the chance of getting equal cooking exposure in the oven.

Turning your potato wedges over every 4-5 minutes is also key to allowing each side to crisp up beautifully.

WHAT TYPES OF POTATOES ARE BEST FOR GRILLED WEDGES?

Grilled potato wedges are ideal veggie sides to almost any main dish. Consider adding them to homemade burgers, pulled pork, meaty kebabs, grilled or roasted chicken, tacos, grilled cheese sandwiches…the possibilities are endless!

WHAT CAN I SERVE WITH THESE GRILLED POTATO WEDGES?

Grilled potato wedges are ideal veggie sides to almost any main dish. Consider adding them to homemade burgers, pulled pork, meaty kebabs, grilled or roasted chicken, tacos, grilled cheese sandwiches…the possibilities are endless!

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Grilled Potato Wedges

Grilled Potato Wedges aren't tricky to make at all! In fact, in just 15 minutes and with minimal ingredients, you can make crispy grilled potato wedges.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine grill

Keyword potatoes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Ingredients

2-3 pounds white russet potatoes
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Coarse salt for garnish optional
Your favorite dipping sauce optional

Instructions

Wash potatoes and cut into wedges
Place in baking dish or large bowl
Drizzle with oil. Combine spices and sprinkle about half over potatoes
Toss to coat and add more oil and spices
Preheat grill to medium-high heat or 350 degrees F
Coat grates with canola or vegetable oil
Place potato wedges directly on grates
Cook 12-15 minutes, turning every 4-5 minutes and cook until fork tender
Cooking time will vary depend on thickness and size of potatoes
Serve immediately with parsley, salt and dipping sauce, if desired
Store leftovers in refrigerator

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Grilled Caprese Chicken

therockstarmommyblog — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:39:03 +0000

This Grilled Caprese Chicken is a delicious twist to the classic Italian Caprese salad, packed with the same mouth-watering flavors and fresh ingredients except now served over tender grilled chicken breasts. This chicken pairs beautifully with pasta, salad, roasted veggies or mashed potatoes!

While the ingredients for this dish are quite simple, you end up with a stunning meal that can be made in just 30 minutes, to be enjoyed with the family or served to dinner guests.

Enjoy your grilled chicken with melted mozzarella cheese cascading down on all sides, sweet and juicy slices of tomatoes, fresh basil, and drizzles of homemade balsamic reduction!

RECIPE TIPS

Making your own balsamic reduction is super simple. It also keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks should you want to make it ahead of time or make a larger quantity for use in other recipes.

If you are unsure of how long you need to keep your chicken breasts on the grill, test them by ensuring that they reach an internal temperature of 165℉. If you don’t already have one, make sure to get yourself a meat thermometer – it’s going to become your friend!

Always use the freshest tomatoes, mozzarella and basil for this recipe – it makes a huge difference to the flavor of this dish if you use quality ingredients!

Try to use chicken breasts that are of equal size as this will ensure that they all cook at the same rate.

This recipe is perfect for serving to your family but you can also easily double the quantities if feeding more people. If your grill can’t fit 8 chicken breasts then you could grill them in batches till they reach an internal temperature of 155℉, transferring those that are done to a baking sheet, covered. When all chicken breasts are grilled, top them with mozzarella and bake them at 500℉ in the oven for 2-4 minutes or until the cheese has melted and they have reached an internal temperature of 165 .

How to Make Grilled Caprese Chicken

Season the chicken breast with 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cover and allow to rest on the counter as the grill heats, no longer than 1 hour.
Prepare the grill according to the manufacturer’s directions to burn at medium-high heat.
Place the chicken on the grill and cook, uncovered, for 5 to 8 minutes on each side depending on the thickness. Test the chicken for an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Remove the chicken and top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella. Tent the platter with aluminum foil and allow the cheese to melt.
Meanwhile, place the remaining balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan with the brown sugar sweetener. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and immediately reduce the temperature to medium-low, allowing the vinegar to reduce by half. The vinegar will thicken as it cools. If the mixture becomes too thick to spoon over the chicken, add 2 teaspoons of water and return to the heat, stirring until the mixture is mixed and begins to thicken again.
To serve, remove the foil and top the cheese with a slice of tomato and sprinkle of fresh basil. Drizzle with the balsamic reduction.

WHAT IS ‘CAPRESE’ CHICKEN?

The term ‘Caprese’ is Italian, referring to a type of Italian salad that typically includes sliced tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette.

As you can see, this Grilled Chicken Caprese recipe is a meaty adaptation to this classic Italian salad, therefore taking on the name of the salad.

HOW SHOULD I SERVE GRILLED CAPRESE CHICKEN?

This Grilled Caprese Chicken is great to serve with:

Pasta;
Salad like this Creamy Cucumber Salad;
Vegetables like these Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesan Asparagus or Honey Glazed Carrots; or
Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Melting Potatoes

Grilled Caprese Chicken

This Grilled Caprese Chicken is a delicious twist to the classic Italian Caprese salad, packed with the same mouth-watering flavors.

Course Dinner

Cuisine chicken, healthy

Keyword balsamic, cheese

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar divided
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 large plum tomato
4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
4 to 6 leaves fresh basil chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar or brown sugar sweetener

Instructions

Season the chicken breast with 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cover and allow to rest on the counter as the grill heats, no longer than 1 hour.
Prepare the grill according to the manufacturer’s directions to burn at medium-high heat.
Place the chicken on the grill and cook, uncovered, for 5 to 8 minutes on each side depending on the thickness. Test the chicken for an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Remove the chicken and top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella. Tent the platter with aluminum foil and allow the cheese to melt.
Meanwhile, place the remaining balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan with the brown sugar sweetener. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and immediately reduce the temperature to medium-low, allowing the vinegar to reduce by half. The vinegar will thicken as it cools. If the mixture becomes too thick to spoon over the chicken, add 2 teaspoons of water and return to the heat, stirring until the mixture is mixed and begins to thicken again.
To serve, remove the foil and top the cheese with a slice of tomato and sprinkle of fresh basil. Drizzle with the balsamic reduction.

More Delicious Chicken Recipes To Try
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