Cilantro Lime Chicken

Our Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe is one of our favorite chicken recipes to make during the summer months. We use boneless skinless chicken breasts and we marinate them in the most amazing cilantro lime chicken marinade. The chicken breasts turn out tender, juicy and flavorful every time. Your whole family will love it!!

Grilled cilantro lime chicken is quick and easy to make any night of the week, and we love to serve it with our Corn Tomato Salad.

Why We Love This Recipe

• Flavor. This Cilantro Lime Chicken is marinated in an amazing marinade so the chicken turns out tender, juicy and so flavorful!
• Quick and Easy. This chicken is quick and easy to make with little fuss and minimal clean up. We only marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.
• Great For Sharing. This chicken is great for backyard cookouts with family and friends!

Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe Ingredients

• Chicken Breasts. We use skinless, boneless chicken breasts. Slice them in half lengthwise if you want them to cook quicker, or buy chicken cutlets instead. You can use skinless boneless thighs if you like.
• Marinade. Our cilantro lime chicken marinade has an amazing combo of flavors!! And the best part, it can double as a lime vinaigrette, which we absolutely love!!

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Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade.

• Lime Juice. Use fresh lime juice.
• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. We use extra-virgin olive oil because we like the flavor best.
• Garlic.  Just a little garlic adds so much flavor!
• Honey. We use pure clover honey.  
• Dijon Mustard. It adds a hint of flavor. 
• Cilantro. Use freshly chopped cilantro to the marinade.
• Seasonings. We add a little cumin powder, salt and black pepper.

How To Make Cilantro Lime Chicken

1. Prep Chicken. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to eliminate most of the moisture on it. 
2. Make Marinade. Whisk together the ingredients for the marinade in a medium bowl. You can also blend the ingredients (except for the cilantro) in a blender if you like. Then stir in the chopped cilantro.
3. Marinate Chicken. Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl and pour the marinade over it, making sure all of pieces are covered and coated. 
4. Refrigerate Chicken. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes.  
5. Grill Chicken. Preheat the grill (outdoor grill or cast iron grill pan on the stove) and place the chicken on the hot grill. Grill the chicken 2-3 minutes on each side for thinner cutlets and 5-7 minutes on each side for thicker boneless breasts. Check the temperature of the chicken for doneness. It should register 165°F on a digital thermometer. Transfer the grilled cilantro lime chicken to a serving platter.

Tips For Making The Best Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken

• Cut the skinless boneless chicken breasts in half lengthwise for thinner cutlets if you want them to cook quicker.  Or buy chicken cutlets instead.
• Only marinate the chicken 20-30 minutes, but no longer than 1 hour. 
• For thinner cutlets, grill the chicken approximately 5-7 minutes total (2-3 minutes on each side), and for thicker boneless skinless chicken breasts, grill them approximately 9-12 minutes total (4-7 minutes on each side). The chicken will be done when it registers 165°F on a digital meat thermometer at the thickest part of the chicken.

What To Serve With Cilantro Lime Chicken

• Salad. Like to serve it with our Summer Corn Salad, Tomato Onion Salad, Romaine Salad
• Rice and Quinoa. Like our Mexican White Rice, Mexican Green Rice, and Homemade Spanish Rice. Summer Quinoa Salad, Avocado Quinoa Salad, Cilantro Lime Quinoa and our Easy Rice Pilaf.
• Vegetables.  Boiled Corn on the Cob, Vegetable Rice, Sauteed Vegetables, 

How To Store Leftovers

1. Store the leftover cilantro lime chicken in an airtight container. If properly stored, it should last 3-4 days.
2. To reheat, add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a skillet and cook on low until the chicken is heated through.
3. We like to slice leftover chicken and add it to salads or a bowl of quinoa with some veggies.

More Chicken Dinner Recipes

• Grilled Lemon Chicken
• Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
• Grilled Citrus Chicken
• Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs
• Italian Dressing Chicken
• One Pan Italian Chicken

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Yield: 4 Servings

Cilantro Lime Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Additional Time 20 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Our Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe is one of our favorite grilled chicken recipes to make. We use skinless boneless chicken breasts and we marinate them in the most amazing cilantro lime chicken marinade. The chicken breasts turn out tender, juicy and so flavorful. Your whole family will love it!!

Ingredients

• 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts

For the Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade

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• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, finely grated or mince
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to eliminate most of the moisture on it.
2. Whisk together the ingredients for the marinade in a medium bowl. You can also blend the ingredients (except for the cilantro) in a blender if you like, then whisk in the chopped cilantro after you blend it.
3. Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl and pour the marinade over it, making sure all of pieces are coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes. 
4. Preheat the grill (outdoor grill or cast iron grill pan on the stove) and place the chicken on the hot grill. Grill the chicken 2-3 minutes on each side for thinner cutlets and 5-7 minutes on each side for thicker boneless breasts. Check the temperature of the chicken for doneness. It should register 165°F on a digital thermometer.
5. Transfer the grilled chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro if you like.

Notes

Tips For Making The Best Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken

• Cut the skinless boneless chicken breasts in half lengthwise for thinner cutlets if you want them to cook quicker. 
• For best results, marinate the chicken 20-30 minutes, but no longer than 1 hour. 
• For thinner cutlets, grill the chicken approximately 5-7 minutes total (2-3 minutes on each side), and for thicker boneless skinless chicken breasts, grill them approximately 9-12 minutes total (4-7 minutes on each side). The chicken will be done when it registers 165°F on a digital meat thermometer at the thickest part of the chicken.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 503Total Fat: 36gSaturated Fat: 6gUnsaturated Fat: 31gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 673mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 37g

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