Cilantro Lime Chicken
Juicy Cilantro Lime Chicken is bursting with flavor! Cook it on the grill or stovetop for an easy weeknight dinner with rice and veggies.
Servings 5 servings
Calories 388kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
Cilantro Lime Marinade
- 1 cup full fat plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup lime juice
- ⅓ cup minced cilantro
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Cilantro Lime Butter
- ¼ cup softened butter
- 2 tablespoon minced cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon minced onion
- ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Coat on both sides of the boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Place in a rimmed dish, cover, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Preheat grill or cast-iron skillet grill to medium heat. Lightly grease the grill grates or the skillet.
- Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat for 12-16 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
- Top with the cilantro-lime butter during the last minute or two of cooking.
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Notes
Storage:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 756mg | Potassium: 828mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 3mg
