Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
Cilantro Lime Chicken is flavor-packed, quick, easy, and downright irresistible. It's perfect for summer dinners. With juicy, tender chicken marinated in a tangy lime and fresh cilantro blend, it’s like a tropical getaway you never have to leave home for.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs Chicken Breast
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
- ¼ Cup Lime Juice About 2 Limes
- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- ½ Cup Cilantro Roughly Chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 1 Tsp Cumin
- 1 Tsp Paprika
- 1 ½ Tsp Kosher Salt
- ½ Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Start by putting the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap or wax paper. Use a meat mallet or a rolling pin to pound them until they’re all the same thickness.
- Place the chicken in a large freezer bag.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lime juice, brown sugar, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken so it’s fully coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
- Preheat your grill pan to medium heat. Make sure to oil the grill pan really well, so the chicken doesn’t stick.
- Put the chicken on the grill and cook for about 7 minutes on one side. Flip it and cook for another 6-7 minutes, or until the inside temperature is 165°F.
- Serve on top of rice with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pounding the chicken breasts so they're the same thickness helps them cook evenly. This way, you won't end up with some parts raw and others dry.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- You can cook this on your grill outside. Just preheat it to 450 degrees.
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