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A close-up grilled chicken on a black stone-like board with cilantro leaves in the background.

Grilled Lime-Garlic Chicken Breasts

Chef Jenn
Grilled Lime-Garlic Chicken Breasts are juicy, bold, and bursting with flavor thanks to a simple cilantro-lime marinade. Perfect for grilling season or meal prep!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 429 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro packed
  • 1 lime juice
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 jalapeño roughly chopped, seeds removed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, jalapeño, salt, and pepper. Blend until mostly smooth, with a bit of texture.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss to coat well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2–3 hours, or up to 8 hours for a richer flavor.
  • Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Discard the used marinade.
  • Grill the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and you see nice grill marks.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • To ensure juicier chicken, gently pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before marinating.
  • Make extra marinade (before adding the raw chicken) to drizzle over the chicken after grilling.
  • Allowing the chicken to rest after grilling helps retain moisture when slicing.
  • This marinade also works wonderfully on shrimp, tofu, or vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 48gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 910mgPotassium: 898mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 415IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Easy grilled chicken recipe, Grilled garlic-lime chicken, Lime marinated chicken
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