Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

This Cilantro Lime Chicken is the easiest recipe for chicken, and it can be grilled, cooked in a skillet, or baked in the oven. The marinade is bursting with flavor and results in juicy and tender chicken every time! This Mexican-inspired recipe will become a favorite.

👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 35 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Valentina Ablaev📖 natashaskitchen

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🥘 Ingredients

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🍳 Cookware

●bowl
●skillet
●oven
●pan
●baking sheet
●casserole dish

📝 Preparation Steps

How to Make Cilantro Lime Chicken

cilantro (finely chopped, plus more to garnish)3 Tbspcup lime juice (freshly squeezed)1/4lime (cut into wedges for serving)1

In a bowl, combine oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, paprika, and honey for the marinade.

cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)1/4lime (cut into wedges for serving)1cilantro (finely chopped, plus more to garnish)3 Tbspsalt1 tspground paprika1 tsphoney1 Tbsp

Add the chicken to the mixture and allow to marinate for ⏱️ 30 minutes or up to ⏱️ 2 hours then cook the chicken either on the grill, in a skillet, or bake it in the oven (see instructions below). Once it's cooked, serve with lime wedges and garnish with more cilantro if desired.

cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)1/4lime (cut into wedges for serving)1cilantro (finely chopped, plus more to garnish)3 Tbsp

How to Grill Chicken

Preheat the grill to medium heat. Cover and grill the chicken for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, or until cooked through*.

To Cook Chicken in a Skillet

Set a large non-stick, non-reactive skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp oil and sautee chicken in a single layer for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through*, depending on the thickness of your chicken. If your chicken is very thick, cover the chicken with a lid after you flip it.

How to Bake Chicken

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the chicken breast on a lined baking sheet or large casserole dish. Bake uncovered for about ⏱️ 20 minutes or until cooked through.

chicken breast (or thighs) ((4 small/medium chicken breasts)*)2 lbs

Nutrition Facts

calories

377 kcal

fat Content

16 g

serving Size

1 serving

fiber Content

1 g

sugar Content

5 g

sodium Content

846 mg

protein Content

48 g

cholesterol Content

145 mg

carbohydrate Content

7 g

saturated Fat Content

3 g

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