Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

Cilantro Lime Chicken sliced on a plate served with lime wedges

This Cilantro Lime Chicken is the easiest recipe for chicken, and it can be grilled, cooked in a skillet, or baked in the oven. The marinade is bursting with flavor and results in juicy and tender chicken every time! This Mexican-inspired recipe will become a favorite.

Author: Valentina Ablaev

Servings: servings

Calories: 377

Prep Time: 35

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 45

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
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp ground paprika
1 Tbsp honey
1 lime, cut into wedges for serving

Instructions

How to Make Cilantro Lime Chicken

In a bowl, combine oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, paprika, and honey for the marinade.
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.

How to Grill Chicken

Preheat the grill to medium heat. Cover and grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, or until cooked through*.

To Cook Chicken in a Skillet

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.

How to Bake Chicken

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts

Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

Amount per Serving

Calories

377

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Cholesterol

145

Sodium

846

Potassium

877

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

335

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.