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Grilled Lime-Garlic Chicken Breasts

Juicy grilled chicken packed with garlic-lime flavor
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: diabetic-friendly grilled chicken, gluten-free grilled chicken, keto grilled chicken, keto lime garlic chicken, low-carb chicken marinade
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 425kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts skinless, boneless
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro packed
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 jalapeño seeds removed and roughly chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground

Instructions

  • Combine cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, jalapeño, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until mostly smooth but still slightly textured.
  • Put the chicken breasts in a zip-top plastic bag or shallow container. Add marinade, coating the chicken thoroughly.
  • Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2–3 hours, or marinate up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
  • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate to avoid sticking.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, allowing extra marinade to drip off. Discard leftover marinade.
  • Grill chicken breasts for about 5–6 minutes per side, until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) with visible grill marks.
  • Allow chicken to rest briefly before slicing. If desired, garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Pound the chicken to an even thickness before marinating. It's the single biggest reason thin ends dry out while the center is still catching up.
  • Save a small amount of marinade before it touches raw chicken, and drizzle it over the cooked chicken for extra flavor. Don't reuse marinade that raw chicken sat in.
  • This marinade holds up on shrimp, tofu, or vegetables too, so it's worth doubling the batch if you're feeding a mixed table.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 847mg | Potassium: 887mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 2g