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Grilled Lime-Garlic Chicken Breasts

Chef Jenn
I love how juicy, zesty, and flavorful these Grilled Lime-Garlic Chicken Breasts are! Marinated in a bold blend of lime juice, garlic, and herbs, then grilled to perfection, this dish is perfect for summer cookouts or easy weeknight dinners. Serve with rice, salad, or grilled veggies for a complete meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 429 kcal

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • Combine cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, jalapeño, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor, blending until almost smooth but with some texture remaining.
  • Add chicken breasts to a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken and turn to coat completely.
  • Cover and refrigerate chicken at least 2–3 hours or up to 8 hours for richer flavor.
  • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush grill grates lightly with oil to avoid sticking.
  • Take chicken out of marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and discard leftover marinade.
  • Grill chicken for approximately 5–6 minutes per side, cooking until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken shows grill marks.
  • Let chicken rest briefly before slicing.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • To achieve juicy, evenly cooked chicken, gently pound breasts to uniform thickness before marinating.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade before adding to the chicken to drizzle over the top when serving. Yummy!
  • Allowing chicken to rest after grilling helps retain juices when sliced.
  • The marinade also complements shrimp, tofu, zucchini, or bell peppers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 48gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 847mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 389IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Easy grilled chicken recipe, Grilled garlic-lime chicken, Lime marinated chicken
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