Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Recipe Information
Recipe Yields: 4
Cuisine: American Mexican Tex Mex
Ingredient Tags: Black Pepper boneless chicken breasts boneless chicken thighs Chili Powder cilantro fresh cloves garlic Cumin Honey Kosher Salt lime lime juice fresh Olive Oil
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs
- 1 lime for serving
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 1/4 cup cilantro fresh, minced plus extra for garnish
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
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Pour marinade over chicken breasts and let marinate 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
To Bake
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
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Rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve with lime slices and additional chopped cilantro.
To Grill
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Preheat grill to medium high heat.
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Cook chicken on an oiled grate for 7-8 minutes. Turn over and cook an additional 7-8 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
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Rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve with lime slices and additional chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 149
Carbohydrates: 4g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 107mg
Sodium: 412mg
Potassium: 340mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Vitamin A: 428IU
Vitamin C: 10mg
Calcium: 24mg
Iron: 2mg
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