Go Back
Grilled chicken on a blue plate garnished with lime and cilantro.

Cilantro Lime Chicken

Course: Chicken, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Cilantro Lime Chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time:: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 158kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
This Cilantro Lime Chicken is a super quick and easy weeknight meal. Use chicken thighs or breast marinated in fresh lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and spices for an ultra flavorful meal.
Print Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large limes (about ¼ cup of juice)
  • cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Instructions

  • Combine the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, honey, and seasonings in a large ziploc bag or container with a lid. Add chicken to marinade and toss to coat the chicken. Marinade for 30 minutes to 8 hours.

GRILLING:

  • Preheat grill to medium or medium high heat (about 400 degrees F). Lightly oil the grate and place chicken on grill. Grill 5-7 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

BAKING:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place chicken in a baking dish or baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

STOVE TOP:

  • Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken about 5 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Remove from heat and let meat rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. Nutrition Facts: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. Nutrition calculated using chicken breasts. 
Serving Suggestions:

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg