Grilled Lime-Garlic Chicken Breasts
Juicy grilled chicken packed with garlic-lime flavor
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 425kcal
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 chicken breasts slightly to uniform thickness before marinating for more even cooking and juicier meat.
- Prepare additional marinade separately (before adding chicken) to drizzle over cooked chicken.
- Resting the chicken after grilling ensures it stays juicy when cut.
- The marinade also tastes fantastic with shrimp, tofu, zucchini, or bell peppers.
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