Description
Tender chicken grilled to perfection with a zesty lime and cilantro marinade. Bright, fresh, and easy to make, this dish is perfect for summer meals or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
1 to 2 teaspoons lime zest (from about 2–3 limes)
½ cup fresh lime juice (from about 4–6 limes)
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup honey
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F/190°C)
In a bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey, and cilantro to make the marinade
Add chicken and stir to coat evenly
Marinate for at least 30 minutes (3-4 hours optimal)
Place chicken on the grill, brush with remaining marinade
Grill for 5-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C)
Serve immediately
Notes
For best results, marinate overnight in the refrigerator
If not using an outdoor grill, use a stovetop grill pan
Can substitute orange zest and juice for a different citrus flavor
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg