Description
Cilantro Lime Chicken is a flavorful dish with a zesty marinade that enhances the chicken’s taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and coat well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Adjust lime juice to taste.
- Serve with rice or salad.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cilantro Lime Chicken