Description
This Cilantro and Lime Chicken Marinade features the perfect blend of fresh flavors. With just a few simple ingredients, this marinade infuses chicken with irresistible taste, making it ideal for a quick dinner or healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl and stir until fully combined.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, cover it, and let it marinate for 20-30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing the excess to drip off. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper if desired, then grill until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- When serving, top the chicken with additional chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Enjoy!
Notes
Marinate the chicken for longer for more intense flavor.
This marinade works well on grilled vegetables too!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg