Cilantro Lime Chicken
A vibrant dish featuring chicken marinated in fresh lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and cumin, delivering bright flavors that transport you to summer street food markets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Create the Marinade: In a bowl, combine the fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a zip-top bag, pour the marinade over them, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prep the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the grill, let rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve garnished with extra cilantro if desired.
Notes
Marinate for at least 2 hours for deeper flavors. You can substitute cilantro with parsley or use lemon juice instead of lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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