Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken

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Marinated for hours in a flavorful fresh lime and cilantro marinade and then thrown on the grill, this grilled cilantro lime chicken is impossibly juicy and will quickly become a grill staple!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings servings

Calories 262kcal

Ingredients

1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
3 medium cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup firmly-packed cilantro, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
1-1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Additional minced fresh cilantro for topping

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk lime juice, zest, oil, garlic, cilantro, and red pepper flakes until combined. Season marinade well with salt and pepper to taste.
Place chicken in a sealable bag or a shallow bowl and pour marinade over top. Seal bag shut and place on a plate or cover bowl. Marinate chicken in fridge 2 hours or up to 12.
Preheat an outdoor grill to 400F OR prepare a large skillet to use indoors on stovetop by greasing well. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
Arrange chicken on grill or in skillet on stovetop and allow to cook, turning occasionally for 8-10 minutes until chicken registers 165F. Top chicken with additional cilantro and serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Store chicken in refrigerator up to 6 days.

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