Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
This Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Breast is marinated with fresh cilantro, lime, garlic, coriander, and olive oil, then grilled until tender and juicy. It is an easy main dish for weeknight dinners, salads, bowls, and meal prep.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts or cutlets about 8 small pieces
Marinade:
- 2/3 bunch fresh cilantro
- zest of 1 lime
- 3 tablespoon lime juice about 2 limes
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional Garnishes:
- Cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Combine all the marinade ingredients ( 2/3 bunch fresh cilantro, zest of 1 lime, 3 tablespoon lime juice, 3 cloves garlic- minced,1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons olive oilinto a blender or food processor and pulse until it forms a smooth mixture.
- Add chicken breast to a large freezer-safe sealable bag, followed by the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal it tightly. Now gently press to the marinade around the chicken cutlets to coat well.
- Allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to overnight. Marinating overnight will enhance the juiciness and flavor of the chicken.
- Next, brush the grill or a heavy-bottomed pan with some oil and heat over medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken breast onto the hot grill.
- Grill without moving them around, about 5 minutes on each side, or until charred and cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh Cilantro leaves and serve with Lime wedges if desired.
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Notes
- One serving is one small chicken breast or approximately 4 ounces of cooked chicken.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- Thin chicken breasts may cook in 2 to 3 minutes per side. Thicker pieces may need 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Cook the chicken until the thickest part reaches 165°F.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Set aside any marinade you want to use as a sauce before adding the raw chicken.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg