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Grilled Cilantro & Lime Chicken

A flavorful chicken marinade that is both easy and delicious! This Grilled Cilantro & Lime Chicken recipe will become your favorite way to eat chicken from the grill!
Prep Time4 hours
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Maggie @ Cupcakes and Sarcasm

Ingredients

  • 6 8 OZ Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (Or substitute with eight 6 Oz Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs)
  • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 Tbsp Lime Zest
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • 3 Large Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • Optional: serve with lime wedges or top with guacamole

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Whisk together really well.
  • Place the chicken in a large baking dish and then pour the marinade over the chicken. Toss to coat the chicken completely in the marinade.
  • Cover with foil and place in the refrigerator. The longer that you marinate the chicken, the more flavorful it will be. I’d recommend at least 4 hours up to overnight.
  • When ready to cook the chicken, preheat grill to medium-high heat. Pour some olive oil onto a paper towel. Use a pair of tongs to brush the oiled towel of the grill grates to grease them.
  • Cook the chicken for 5-8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • Optional: Serve the chicken with extra lime wedges on the side or top with guacamole. (Recipe for the pictured guacamole listed above)