Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
Grilled cilantro lime chicken breasts are tender, juicy, and bursting with bright citrus, herbs, and garlic. Perfect to BBQ or meal prep!
Ingredients
- zest and juice of 2 limes
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil plus more for the grill or pan
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Add lime zest, juice, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper to a large prep bowl or baking dish. Whisk well to combine.zest and juice of 2 limes, 3-4 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Add chicken to the marinade and turn to coat well. Gently press down the chicken so it’s covered as much as possible. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 or up to 4 hours.4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- When ready to cook, discard the marinade. Heat a grill, or a large grill pan or skillet, over medium-high heat, and add just enough olive oil to coat the cooking surface. Add chicken and cook for 4-10 minutes per side, just until golden brown on the outside and cooked through to an interior temperature of 165°F.
- Serve right away with extra lime wedges and cilantro leaves, if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Chicken: Substitute chicken thighs if you like; they just take a little longer to cook. It's also fine to use thinly-sliced chicken breasts; just anticipate a shorter cooking time.
- Marinating Time: I know it’s convenient to let chicken marinate all day or overnight, but in this case it’s not the best idea. Citrus-based marinades are very acidic, which causes them to break down the chicken's protein fibers and can noticeably change the texture over an excessively long time.
- Storage & Reheating: Let extra chicken cool completely then store in the refrigerator; it will keep at least 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave (use 50% power to reduce the tendency of chicken to dry out) and enjoy on its own. Or, dice or shred chicken and repurpose it cold into a salad, pasta salad, or wrap.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 285 kcal, Carbohydrates: 3 g, Protein: 48 g, Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g, Trans Fat: 0.03 g, Cholesterol: 145 mg, Sodium: 380 mg, Potassium: 863 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 106 IU, Vitamin C: 8 mg, Calcium: 21 mg, Iron: 1 mg