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partial overhead view of 4 cilantro lime chicken breasts surrounded by lime wedges on a white plate.

Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Marinade Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Marinate chicken breasts in a zesty cilantro lime marinade for juicy, flavorful chicken!
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice from 2 limes
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

  • Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, and seasonings together in a bowl.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ cup lime juice, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoons kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Place the chicken in a greased baking dish.
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken. Cover the dish, and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes or as long as overnight.
    4 cilantro lime marinated raw chicken breasts in a rectangular baking pan.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
    4 baked cilantro lime chicken breasts in a rectangular baking pan.

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
  • I do not recommend using bottled lime juice, as it has a less fresh flavor.
  • For a sweeter marinade, add 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup!
  • Fully cooked chicken should be 165°F internally.
Storage: Store cilantro lime chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg