Quick Cilantro Lime Marinade
20 minutes is all it takes to transform your chicken into an epic meal with this delicious cilantro lime marinade.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 lbs chicken, breasts or thighs
Instructions
Make the marinade:
- Add lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chopped cilantro, cumin, garlic, salt, and chicken to a large zip bag.
- Let chicken marinate for 15-20 minutes in the fridge.
Cook the chicken:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat up the remaining olive oil.
- Place the chicken on a skillet and cook, for 5-7 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through at an internal temperature of 165F. Discard chicken marinade.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
This recipe yields enough marinade for to 2 lbs of chicken.
Take things to the next level by topping your cilantro lime chicken with homemade avocado salsa.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 tablespoons | Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 4.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 97.8mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g
