Course: Chicken, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Cilantro Lime Chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Marinating Time:: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes 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.
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- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large limes (about ¼ cup of juice)
- ⅓ 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
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.
- 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:
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