Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
Total Time
45 mins
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(104)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 lbs chicken breast (or thighs), (4 small/medium chicken breasts)*
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice, (freshly squeezed)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Tbsp cilantro, finely chopped, plus more to garnish
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
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Preparation
Step 1
In a bowl, combine oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, paprika, and honey for the marinade.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Preheat the grill to medium heat. Cover and grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, or until cooked through*.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
*If chicken breasts are uneven in size, set them between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness. This will help to tenderize the chicken and cook it faster and more evenly.
*Chicken breast should be cooked until it reaches 165˚F at the thickest part on an instant-read thermometer.
