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Cilantro lime chicken recipe card – high-protein dinner with cilantro and lime from Flexible Feasts

Cilantro Lime Chicken

This Cilantro Lime Chicken is marinated in a zesty blend of fresh lime, cilantro, and warm spices for a flavorful high-protein dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinade Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 limes or about 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Garnish
  • Fresh Cilantro

Directions
 

  1. On a cutting board, trim off any excess fat on your chicken and butterfly them. Pound them to thin them out if necessary.
  2. In a large bowl or plastic bag, add your lime juice, oil, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, honey and seasonings and mix well.
  3. Add your chicken breasts to the marinade and mix well.
  4. Place in a refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight if possible.
  5. Take out a skillet or grill pan and coat with non-stick cooking spray
  6. Cook your chicken breasts on medium high heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  7. Serve and garnish with additional cilantro.

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Notes

For best flavor, marinate overnight. This recipe grills up beautifully on an outdoor grill for a smoky char.