Cilantro Lime Marinated Chicken
Juicy and zesty cilantro lime marinated chicken! Packed with fresh cilantro, lime, and garlic, it’s the perfect easy chicken recipe for grilling or baking. Simple, fresh, easy and seriously delicious!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 392kcal
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl or large Ziplock bag
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup fresh, chopped cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped (about 2 tsp.)
- 2 limes juiced + the zest of 1 lime
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- ½ tsp. fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1.5-2 lbs. chicken breasts
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, salt, and pepper in medium sized mixing bowl. Alternatively, you can also add this to a gallon size Ziplock bag (or other sealed bag).
- Place chicken breasts in the bowl (or bag) with the marinade and ensure all the chicken is coated. Cover (or seal) and place in fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
- To Grill: Preheat grill to 400-425 degrees F. Take chicken out of fridge and allow to sit at room temp while grill is preheating. Grill chicken on each side for roughly 6-8 minutes, or until internal temperature at the thickest part reaches 165-degrees F. Total cooking time will vary pending how large your chicken breasts are.
- To Bake: Preheat oven to 400-degrees F and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165-degrees F. Baking time will vary pending how thick the chicken breasts are.
Notes
- If your chicken breasts are on the larger side, feel free to cut them in half. They will cook faster this way, and I find they retain their juices better.
- You can sub chicken thighs for the chicken breasts if you’d like. Chicken thighs take longer to cook than chicken breasts, so use a meat thermometer to ensure you cook the thighs to 165-degrees F. The total cooking time will depend on how large the thighs are.
- For even cooking and juicier chicken, allow chicken to sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 895mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg
