Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
Boneless skinless chicken breasts are marinated in a simple cilantro lime marinade and grilled to perfection in a snap, making it a great recipe for any night of the week.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Marinating time20 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cilantro lime chicken, cilantro lime chicken breast, cilantro lime grilled chicken recipe, cilantro lime marinated chicken
Servings: 4 people
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Add all marinade ingredients to a marinating dish or resealable gallon bag and mix well. Add chicken breasts and marinate at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours
Heat grill over medium heat. Add chicken breasts to the back portion of the grill. Grill chicken for 7-8 minutes on each side, depending on thickness, or until chicken cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.