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 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.
Yes. The marinade ingredients can be mixed up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Fresh lime juice provides the best lime flavor, but bottled juice can work in a pinch.
Absolutely. This cilantro lime marinade works well with chicken thighs, chicken wings, and other cuts of chicken.
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:
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- 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.
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
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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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