Description
Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade is a vibrant and zesty recipe that infuses juicy chicken breasts with the refreshing flavors of cilantro and lime. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this marinade elevates your meal prep game while delivering a taste of sunshine in every bite. With easy-to-follow instructions and versatile ingredients, you’ll impress your guests or family with minimal effort. Let’s bring some excitement to your dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours for best results).
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F or 200°C). Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg