Cilantro Lime Chicken
This cilantro lime chicken marinade is quick, easy, and packs in loads of flavor. We like to let this marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
This cilantro lime chicken marinade is quick, easy, and packs in loads of flavor. We like to let this marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
Yield
4 servings
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Marinating Time
2 hours
Total Time
2 hours 17 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, about 5 ounces each
- 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Pound out the chicken to an even thickness. Place in a shallow dish or ziptop bag.
- Add 2 tablespoons of oil and the remaining ingredients to a small bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Pour over the chicken and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and heat until shimmering.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until an internal thermometer reads 165 degrees.
- Remove from the heat and sprinkle with additional cilantro, if desired.
Notes
This chicken can also be cooked on the grill over medium heat, 6 minutes per side or until cooked through.
To bake, cook chicken in a rimmed dish at 425 degres for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 158Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 576mgCarbohydrates: 2gNet Carbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 11g
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