Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
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.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast (or thighs) ((4 small/medium chicken breasts)*)
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice ((freshly squeezed))
- 3 g arlic 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)
Steps
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In a bowl, combine oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, paprika, and honey for the marinade.
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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.
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Preheat the grill to medium heat. Cover and grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, or until cooked through*.
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (10% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| chicken breast | 2 lbs | - | - |
| olive oil | 3 tbsp | - | - |
| lime juice | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| arlic cloves | 3 g | - | - |
| cilantro | 3 tbsp | - | - |
| salt | 1 tsp | - | - |
| ground black pepper | 0.5 tsp | - | - |
| ground paprika | 1 tsp | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 200 |
| honey | 1 tbsp | - | - |
| lime | 1 | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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