Cilantro and Lime Chicken Marinade
A bright and zesty Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade recipe with fresh lime juice, cilantro, and garlic. Perfect for grilling season, freezer prep, and easy weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl and stir until fully combined.
- Pour over the chicken, cover and let marinade for 20-30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper, if desired, then grill until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- When serving, sprinkle over additional chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you aren't using a grill, you can bake the marinated chicken in the oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the chicken in a baking dish or on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes (depending on the thickness of the breasts) or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Because of the lime juice, you don't want to let the chicken sit in the marinade for more than 2 hours. If it sits too long, the texture can become a bit mushy or mealy. 20-30 minutes is the perfect amount of time!
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- I always save a little extra chopped cilantro and a fresh lime wedge to squeeze over the chicken right before serving. It really wakes up all the flavors!
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