Marinated for hours in a flavorful lime cilantro marinade and then thrown onto the grill, this extra-juicy chicken delivers a punch of irresistible summer flavors!
Let it be SATURDAY.
A to the AMEN. This weekend cannot even last long enough.
So you’re probably wondering what the deal is. ‘Yo, Sarah! It’s Saturday! You never post on a Saturday, what gives? Today I do, because tomorrow is Father’s Day and I could not even wait 10 more seconds to share this chicken with you. Also, uhhh mostly because I don’t know about you, but Father’s Day here is basically ALL about the meat and I’ve been waiting for the perfect time to share this chicken with y’all.
The time is NOW. This one’s for all the dads out there but specifically to mine because if there’s one thing my dad loves, it’s chicken.
Okay, so I promise I’ll try to keep today’s post short, sweet and Sarah chatter-less. It’s the weekend and we’ve got lots of relaxing that needs to get done.
Oh, and spending time with our dads! Unfortunately I have to work all day tomorrow so I’m gonna miss the Father’s Day cookout my mom is planning and hanging out with Dad which I’m not too thrilled about. So yeah. Lots of Saturday laziness in effect here today since I only get half of a weekend.
That’s all in the chatter-chatter department for today guys. Let’s talk about the one thing that I DEMAND makes it on your grill this weekend.
Extra-juicy, ultra-flavorful chicken that takes a nice long swim in a lime-cilantro marinade then gets slapped on the grill and kinda ends up being the hit of the whole cookout.
And ultimately makes you look like a total BOSS in the grilling department.
Yeah, that’s this chicken, friends. I am crushing here in a big-time kinda way.
Maybe it’s the green-themed marinade that got me. Yep, that’s probably it. Lime + cilantro = flavor explosion AND eyeballs-fall-out-from-the-


Cilantro-Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken
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Ingredients
- Juice and zest from 2 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-1/2 lbs chicken breasts
Instructions
- Place first seven ingredients in food processor and pulse several times until smooth. Place chicken in a plastic bag and pour marinade over top. Refrigerate chicken and let it marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade. Grill chicken over medium-high heat until juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately warm.

Amanda Brooks says
Yum yum yum! I have been growing cilantro for the last few months. I think this is the PERFECT dish to use some of it on 🙂
Sarah says
Yay to growing your own cilantro! You just can’t beat your own homegrown cilantro in this marinade!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
Boo for having to work on Father’s Day! This chicken looks incredible though!
Sarah says
Thanks girl! Hope you and your family have a great Father’s Day weekend!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
This looks awesome! Cilantro lime is definitely one of my favorite flavor combinations 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks Medha!! It’s one of my favorites too!
Erin@WellPlated says
This is our first summer with a grill, and I am all about mastering it. Thanks for a new fun recipe to try!
Sarah says
Yaaay for a new grill! Have fun with your new toy, girl!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
This grilled chicken looks awesome, Sarah!! And that cilantro lime sounds incredible! Hope you are having good time! 😉
Sarah says
Thanks so much Anu!!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
This chicken looks amazing, Sarah! My mouth is watering and it’s only 6am! I love anything with cilantro, so I’m loving your creativity with this dish! And gorgeous pictures too, as always! Pinned!
Sarah says
Thanks for all the sweet photo love and for the pin, Gayle! You’re too kind. 🙂 xoxo
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Boo, sorry you had to work yesterday but I’m sure this chicken will be a big hit all summer long though. It looks perfect! Love the refreshing cilantro and lime combo!
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly! This chicken is definitely going on our cookout menu all summer long!
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Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Oooh, this chicken sounds so good! What if I made this, and cilantro lime rice? Gah, I would be in heaven!
Sarah says
Oh my goodness, that sounds like the dream team of GREEN flavors!
marcie says
I LOVE cilantro and lime flavors together, so I’m all over this chicken! This is the perfect thing for the grill! 🙂
Sarah says
You’ve gotta try this chicken, Marcie! It sounds right up your alley. 🙂
BM says
I am still doing this Chicken in 2023! Delicious!!!
Sarah says
That’s so amazing to hear!! Glad you’ve found a keeper recipe. 🙂