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This easy Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe is quick to make and has tons of flavor. Perfect chicken marinade for grilling, baking, or sautéing and freezes well, too.Categories: Clean, Easy Weeknight Dinner, HealthyDifficulty: EasyKeyword: cilantro chicken, cilantro lime chicken, lime chickenServings: 4Calories: 302 kcalAuthor: Lacey BaierIngredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 limes approx. 4 tbsp. juice, juiced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro*
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or large sealable, Ziplock bag, combine the chicken breasts, freshly squeezed lime juice, ground cumin, sea salt, ground black pepper, cayenne, and fresh cilantro.
- Toss to combine and coat the chicken well.
- Cover with plastic wrap (or close Ziplock bag tightly) and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2-3 hours, to allow the marinade to work.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil.
- Remove the chicken from the fridge and place in the hot oil.
- Cook the chicken until well-browned on both sides and cooked through, about 4-6 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F internal temperature.
- Allow to rest for 5 minute before slicing and serving.