Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
This cilantro lime grilled chicken recipe is made with chicken thighs, however, chicken breasts would work equally well.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes -
Cook Time: 12 minutes
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Total Time: 22 minutes
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Yield: 4 servings 1x -
Category: Main -
Method: Grilled
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Method:Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs, skinless, boneless
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 limes, zested and juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and stems
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small food processor or a blender, combine the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, honey, cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper and blend until well combined.
- Place chicken in a large bowl, pour cilantro lime marinade over all of the chicken and then, using your hands or tongs, toss until the chicken is well coated. Transfer the chicken to the fridge and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. (If time does not permit, you can grill the chicken right away, you just won’t get the same depth of flavour.)
- Once the chicken is ready, pre-heat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through or a thermometer reads 165°.
- Once cooked, remove chicken thighs from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving, this helps to preserve the juices.
- To serve, garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Want to use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs? Follow the same instructions and simply increase to cooking time by 1 or 2 minutes per side until the chicken is tender or a thermometer reads 165°.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 23 grams
Find it online: https://kaynutrition.com/grilled-cilantro-lime-chicken/
