Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
This cilantro lime chicken is juicy, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for grilling, pan-searing, or baking, with a zesty marinade that’s bursting with fresh lime and herbs.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes (includes marinade time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Grill, Skillet, Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp ground paprika
1 Tbsp honey
1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Make Marinade:
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, pepper, paprika, and honey.
Marinate Chicken:
Add chicken to the marinade and toss to coat evenly.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Cook Chicken (choose one of the following methods):
Grill:
Preheat grill to medium heat.
Grill chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Skillet:
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Cover with a lid after flipping if chicken is thick.
Oven:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place chicken on a lined baking sheet and bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
Serve:
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with lime wedges and extra chopped cilantro.
Notes
For even cooking, pound thick chicken breasts to uniform thickness.
Always use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temp.
Great served over rice, salad, or in tacos!
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/cilantro-lime-chicken-recipe/
