Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
A flavorful grilled chicken recipe with fresh limes, fresh cilantro, garlic, cumin, and honey!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 376kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4-6 chicken breasts)
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness.
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, garlic, honey, cumin, and salt.
- Place the chicken breasts in a Tupperware or Ziplock plastic baggie and add the marinade. Be sure that the marinade covers all of the chicken.
- Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness and size of the chicken breasts. I always recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure that the middle of the chicken breast is 160-165 degrees F.
- Serve sprinkled with more cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Pound the chicken evenly - This helps it cook more evenly and stay juicy.
Preheat your grill - Aim for medium-high heat (about 400-450°F) so you get a nice sear.
Oil the grill grates - This helps prevent sticking, especially with a marinade.
Nutrition
Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 879mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg